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Editorial Board Danny Andrews, BA’72 Features Publisher Teresa Young, BA’94 2 A Display of His Splendor Editor Profiles of four individuals demonstrate Jonathan Petty, BA’95 how WBU alumni are living out a calling Assistant Editor to ministry through different vocational fields of service. Alumni Officers Kevin Carter, BBA’93 President Coming home Sally Dillman Eaves, BS’75 14 Vice President The Homecoming celebration for 2010 will Danny Andrews, BA’72 take on a fifties feel with a rockin’ theme Director, Alumni Development and the first homecoming dance on the Susie Vera, AAS’84 schedule of events. Secretary

Executive Board 24 Cream of the crop Dr. Gary Abercrombie, BS’73 Wayland’s President’s Ambassadors Bryan Bishop, BS’94 represent some of the top students in front Dr. Barbara Allen Carr, BA’89, MEd'92 of audiences both on and off the campus, Rose Ann Chavez, BSOE’06 sharing their love for the university. Tyke Dipprey, BSOE’96 Brenda Gonzalez, BA’73 Mike Manchee, BS'94, MEd’97 Joseph Mares, BA’98 Departments Richard Miller, BS’87 Daleyn Schwartz, AAS’85 Student Spotlight Caren Smith, BA’92 On the cover: 15 Dion White, BA’92, MBA’96 A collage of images represent the free- 16 News in Brief Danny Wrenn, BA’84 dom that is promot- ed by alumni in 18 Athletics Review various professions FOOTPRINTS is published by the Association of Former as they minister to 26 President's Pen Students at Wayland Baptist University. No outside advertising is the broken, griev- accepted. Wayland Baptist University is affiliated with the Baptist Thinking Out Loud General Convention of Texas. Wayland is accredited by the ing and hopeless of 27 Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of our society. All Colleges and Schools to award degrees at the associate, baccalau- 28 Development Feature reate and master’s levels. Contact the Commission on Colleges at images are from 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097 or call 404-679- Dreamstime. 4500 for questions about the accreditation of Wayland Baptist 30 Class Notes University. Non-profit rate postage paid at Lubbock, Texas 79404. Telephone (806) 291-3600. POSTMASTER: Please send address changes to FOOT- PRINTS, Wayland Baptist University, 1900 West 7th St. CMB If you have any questions or comments about Footprints, drop an e-mail to 437, Plainview, TX 79072. Wayland Baptist University does not discriminate on the basis Danny at [email protected], Teresa at [email protected], or write to us in care of race, color, religion, age, sex or national origin in administra- of the Wayland Alumni Office. tion of its policies, admission policies, scholarships and loan pro- grams, athletic and other school administration. The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me, because the LORD has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners, to proclaim the year of the LORD's favor and the day of vengeance of our God, to comfort all who mourn, and provide for those who grieve in Zion – to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the LORD for the display of his splendor. Isaiah 61:1-3 (NIV)

2 footprints Living out Isaiah 61

Regardless of their chosen vocation, Wayland alumni are touching lives and speaking freedom to people through ministry in a variety of careers. They’re living out the words of Isaiah as the presence of Christ in a dark world.

footprints 3 Comforting t Pond uses role as funeral director for ministry purposes

By Teresa Young

TULIA – Steve Pond was all set for a career in the ministry when God derailed his plans a bit. Little did he know at the time he was still headed for ministry, just in a completely different way. Raised in Oklahoma, Pond graduated from Lee High School in Midland, Texas, before heading off to college at East Texas Baptist University with the inten- tion of becoming an activities minister. Needing a part-time job, he signed on with a local funeral home, having never attended a funeral. After two years, he transferred to Hardin- Simmons to continue his education, soon meeting his future wife, Kim. Still intent on ministry, he applied at an Abilene funeral home where a friend was working. “When I went on the interview, I had long hair and a beard,” recalls Pond, who now co-owns and runs Kornerstone Funeral Home as the director of the Tulia location. “The first thing he told me was that I’d have to cut my hair. I said I would.” While the nature of funeral home work never bothered Pond, he said he did wrestle with whether God was leading him away from his original career goal. He quit after a year and sat out three months, then finally went back and worked full-time, beginning to believe this was his life’s path. “The Lord just pulled me back into it. I fought it for a while, though,” he said. “I just knew it was a min- istry and the Lord was calling me to it.” A soft-spoken, gentle man, Pond said things began

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to fall into place after he finally sur- rendered to God’s call. After Kim graduated from HSU, the couple moved to the Metroplex, where he attended mortuary school, earning the equivalent of 52 college credit hours in the span of a year. He took morning classes and worked as a security guard from 4 p.m. to mid- night, giving him a perfect place to study for the intensive mortuary study courses. After completing the school, Steve moved his family to Plainview and began working for Lemons Funeral Home. After eight years, the company asked Pond to run Wallace Steve Pond, a 1998 BSOE graduate of the Plainview campus, stands inside the lobby Funeral Home in Tulia, and eventually of Kornerstone Funeral Home in Tulia, which he co-owns and operates as the funeral director. he moved to family to the smaller community 25 miles north of Pond said he knows he is where have faith because they know where Plainview. he belongs and is glad to be in a their loved one is, and it’s easier on Around that same time, Pond ministry that fits him to a tee. me as well,” he said. “Knowing (their decided to pursue completion of his “We see people at the most diffi- loved one) is in heaven eases the college degree at Wayland. With his cult time of their lives,” he said. pain a little bit. We just tell them various credits from the past, he was “Ministry is my lifestyle, and people everything we’re going to do and able to finish the Bachelor of Science know I’m a Christian. They know who then hold their hand and walk in Occupational Education degree I am. I enjoy being able to serve through it with them.” one class at a time, graduating in these families at those difficult times The process of a funeral takes 1998. so they don’t have to worry about the about 100 man-hours from start to A few years later, Pond and three details. finish, Pond said. After the first call co-workers decided to go in business “It’s my job to walk them notifying them of the death, they together and eventually opened through that process as easily as must go pick up the deceased and Kornerstone Funeral Home in Tulia in possible.” return them to funeral home for any 2004. Later that year, Pond and his Pond said the faith component, preparation, including embalming if partners – Joel Culp, Matthew while not required in the industry, is needed. They set an appointment Gregory and Gabriel Gonzales – essential to his work in the funeral time with the family for arrange- expanded the business into Plainview home and with grieving families… on ments and get the obituary informa- and built a new facility off Southwest both sides of the table. tion together. “It’s easier on the families that Third Street in 2006. continued on page 13 rn, to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, oil of gladness instead of mourning

footprints 5 to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from d Sharing true freedom Houska finds rewards in prison chaplaincy

By Teresa Young wife Vernell lived in Wichita Falls and he worked for the city while pastoring there. AMARILLO – Being a pastor was always When the couple moved to Pampa, he pas- rewarding to Merle Houska, a calling he tored at St. Mark’s Christian Methodist believed in enough to work bivocationally Episcopal Church and drove a school bus for while serving in the pulpit. several years before God began to move his But his current role is pro- heart toward the bars and barbed wire of the viding rewards in totally differ- prison system. ent ways as the 2007 BSOE While in Pampa, he began volunteering at graduate of Wayland Baptist the Jordan Unit with the chaplain and helped University’s Amarillo campus with services at the prison. He got involved serves as a prison chaplain in with the Walk to Emmaus program and began the Neal Unit in Amarillo. leading similar programs in the area prisons, Each day, Houska enters the called Kairos. His prison ministry involvement confines of the Neal Unit, a free kept growing, and he eventually felt the call man who chooses to lock himself toward full-time vocational ministry in that up with inmates who vary in age, setting. ethnicity, background and sen- He resigned his post in the CME church tence. At the end of the work and applied with the Texas Department of day, he gets to do what many of Criminal Justice as a chaplain, willing to locate his “congregation” cannot do: anywhere there was an opening. After his leave the prison for the free month of training was completed, he started at world. the Neal Unit in Amarillo in January 1997, a But Houska, now in his medium custody female unit at the time. Nine early 70s, wouldn’t trade the months later, the facility became a male unit. role for the traditional church He immediately got confirmation that he setting he held for so long as he was where God wanted him to be. Merle Houska, a 2007 BSOE graduate of the believes the message of freedom through “I could see the way these men were Amarillo campus, Christ is powerful. when they came in on the first day of Kairos; stands in the lobby of “Just to see these guys change and see they didn’t know what was going on. By the the campus he attend- ed in his 60s, partly to how they enjoy the services we have and get time they went through the four days, you serve as an example to involved in Bible study makes it worth it,” he could see a change and they knew there was his charges at the Neal said. “Their whole life and demeanor a new way to go,” Houska said. “After I Unit, where he is the chaplain. changes; they become a new individual. (As a became a chaplain, I could see these guys chaplain,) you’re almost like a father to some progress up the line and really change and of them.” begin working for the Lord. I’ve got some that Houska pastored in small black churches call me back periodically and let me know for 17 years while working at various other how they are doing.” places. After retiring from the military, he and Houska said his job involves very little

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routine other than the regular Sunday morning worship service he and Vernell lead for an average of 160 inmates each week. He leads the Kairos experience for inmates twice yearly and oversees a reunion group and weekly prayer and share times for past participants. Aside from that, Houska must be flexible with the rest of his work week. He meets with inmates as needed, leads Bible studies, counsels with both inmates and prison employees who have concerns and remains available for any other spiritual needs that may arise. The work parallels church work in many ways, as he focuses on evangelism to inmates who are not believers and does much pastoral counseling. But there is a distinct difference, he notes. “One thing to my advantage is that I don’t have to worry about the nitty-gritty of raising money to keep the lights on in the church,” he said. “You just get to work with the men and let them know that God is good and if they open up their hearts, they can make a change. “Some churches just want to stay inside and not wel- come anyone. Here, we welcome anyone who wants to come on Sundays,” he said, adding with a chuckle, “I guess one thing you can say is you do have a captive audience here.” Houska said the hardest part of his job is delivering news of a death in the family to an inmate or, worse, noti- fying a family that an inmate has died. And the stress of the job can make assimilating into the free world each night tough at times, so he relies on the support of his wife – who works in the records department at the Neal Unit – and on prayer to keep him strong. Of his Wayland degree, Houska said he felt compelled to finish – even later in life – because he already had two associate’s degrees from Community College of the Air Force and Vernon Regional College. He also admitted he did it out of a desire to encourage and challenge the young men in his care to place an importance on their own education. He completed the BSOE in 2007 after taking one class at a time for five years. He said he points out to his men that if he can overcome health issues – including a fight with cancer a few years back – and his age to get the degree, they can at least pursue their GED and maybe even take the next step. Many have taken up the challenge. While the church might want Houska to come back to the pulpit, he said he’s not interested right now. “I can do in here what I can’t do in the church.” footprints 7 Hope for the bro Rodriguez believes faith plays role in counseling

By Teresa Young degree from Angelo State University in psychology and sociology, a self- PLAINVIEW – Nancy Rodriguez’ tiny confessed people watcher who loves office bears subtle signs of her faith. to study human behavior. When she Aside from her clean desk, peace- moved back to Hale Center eight fully swimming fish and comfy years ago, she took a job with stuffed loveseat, a simple wooden Central Plains Center. bookcase bears testimony to things A few years in, some of her co- that are dear to her heart. workers decided to try Wayland’s Family photos grace one shelf. new Master of Arts in Counseling Another bears four square plaques. degree program and urged her to “Faith to light the darkened sky” join them. Not sure what she would one reads. Others say “Rejoice in end up doing with the degree, she the Lord,” “With God all things are went along anyway. Somewhere possible” and “Enter with grateful along the way, she determined the hearts.” role of licensed professional coun- As a licensed professional selor was her calling. counselor intern for Central Plains She earned the master’s degree MHMR at Haven Center, Rodriguez in 2007 and has stayed with is not allowed to promote her Central Plains, though she changed Christian faith as a solution to the center locations three years ago. problems of the clients she sees. Through her various roles in the But many clients open the door by mental health field, several inci- asking questions and mentioning dents have proven to Rodriguez their own faith, and Rodriguez is that she is where God wants her to able to then help them grab onto be and that her faith is critical in a that anchor and find hope. profession that hears about trau- “Spirituality definitely plays a matic experiences and depression huge role in what I do here,” she day in and day out. One in particu- said. “If people have even a flame lar involved a teenaged boy who of hope, especially if it’s faith, I just had endured some difficult medical grab onto that. Nothing can beat challenges as a child and was strug- that faith in helping them.” gling with depression and behavior In her current role, Nancy issues on top of learning difficulties. works with adults and teens, and “He had been home-schooled previously she worked in crisis since the age of six and I started counseling and in a lockdown facili- seeing him at age 15. I took him to ty for teens and children, which was a park one day to shoot hoops and emotionally grueling over time. he told me, ‘I live in a box. I have no A native of Hale Center, friends and no life,’” she said. “He Rodriguez earned her bachelor’s was angry, sad and just down. But

8 footprints roken He has he had strong faith and some hope.” me there’s not someone out there help- She helped him transition into pub- ing them hang on.” sent me lic school, where he began making Rodriguez feels her own faith is friends, good grades and was able to strengthened daily as she relies greatly to bind up take regular classes and graduate high on prayer and Bible study to keep her school, something his childhood doctors focused and hopeful for her clients and the had predicted he would never do. He’s not dragged down by the often depress- even going to college. ing tales she hears. Though raised in brokenhearted “His mom thanked me so much, but church as a child, she said she only I know there was something in him, a came to salvation a few years ago while ...a garment fire. I was just a catalyst,” Rodriguez said. working at Whiteaker Youth Center. A Her crisis experiences have also led group of coworkers met over lunch for of praise her to realize how important faith can be prayer and she joined them for weeks to healing for many people. before realizing she needed to take that instead of “When someone’s hit rock bottom first step toward Christ herself. a spirit of and they’re ready to kill themselves, you That ultimate decision has been have to find something to grab onto. The rewarding as it gives her a sense of her despair. ones who have a higher belief found it own peace and hope as well as an easier to handle and climb out,” she anchor for the difficult profession to said. “When folks are in a depression, it’s which God has called her. hard to see anything else. My role is to show them hope is still there for them.” Rodriguez said spiritual issues come up in many of her counseling sessions, especially when she’s searching for some ray of support or hope that her clients need to begin the recovery process. When they bring up their reli- gious backgrounds or beliefs, she is able to pull that out and encourage them. She said modern counseling focuses heavily on cognitive behavioral therapy, which focuses on one’s thoughts, feel- ings and behaviors. The theory is that Nancy Rodriguez, a Master of Arts in thoughts lead to feelings and then to Counseling graduate of WBU, stands with her behaviors, so changing the thinking pat- faith plaques in her office at Central Plains MHMR’s Haven Center. terns is the way to begin changing behaviors. In this method, faith often “My own faith is strong. I still call comes to the forefront as clients talk the girls at Whiteaker for support often, about their thoughts and beliefs. and I like to read the Bible and take it in; “I think they wonder sometimes it gives me comfort,” she said. “When I where I stand, but it’s not about me. I go home, I have to pray and stay on top have to ask them questions and dig a lit- of my faith. Because it is hard (to hear tle bit to see where they have any sup- people’s life stories).” port in their lives,” Rodriguez said. Rodriguez and husband Jason, who “Some of the things people have lived is working on a history degree at through would break me. You can’t tell Wayland, have a son, Xavier, 4.

footprints 9 Growing a generation Alums focus on rebuilding character in youth

By Jonathan Petty “I’m from Illinois,” Wallace grinned. “I didn’t know Baptists. I was looking for PLAINVIEW – It’s amazing at times how all the black kids.” a small cultural difference can lead to Wallace was surprised when he big changes in a person’s life. attended a meeting of the Baptist That’s exactly what happened to Student Union. But through that simple Rodney Wallace when he entered misunderstanding and chance Wayland Baptist University. A young encounter, Wallace developed a relation- man who grew up in Illinois and com- ship with then-BSU director Jeff Box, pleted his last three years of high school who was instrumental in leading him to on the Navajo reservation in Arizona salvation. while living with his uncle, Wallace was “Meeting Jeff Box and going to unfamiliar with some of the local cus- Happy Union Baptist Church with toms in the small West Texas town. Richard Miller (BS ’87) being a mentor, Wallace, a 1996 graduate, attended I wanted to change,” Wallace said. Wayland because he felt it was far Through that transformation, enough from his mother in Illinois and Wallace found a new calling. He met his uncle in Arizona for him to be on and married Sarah Silva (BSIS ’99) and his own. He came to they continued to attend Happy Union. Wayland as a member But the desire to work with youth led of the track team, and it them to Hale Center, where they served didn’t take him long to as youth ministers for three years. In realize that students at 1999, they returned to Plainview and Wayland kind of kept to Happy Union. Ordained in 2004, their own groups. The Wallace now serves as the youth pastor track team hung out at the church located in a lower socio- with the track team. economic section of town. His duties The baseball team hung include overseeing all of the ministries out with other baseball for children and young adults. Sarah players and so on. For works with him, specifically with the some reason, however, children’s programs. Wallace felt compelled Teaming with Miller, the Wayland Rodney Wallace sits on the playground, to move outside of his comfort zone. grads have set in motion a plan to help called Ryan’s Place, on the property of When the students received notifi- reclaim the youth of Plainview and give Happy Union Baptist Church in east cation about a BSU meeting, Wallace them hope for a better future. Plainview. thought that would be perfect. What “The need is so huge,” said Miller, could be better than attending a meet- who has been a member of the church ing of the “Black Student Union?” since the mid-1980s and has served as

They will be called oaks of righteousness, a plan for the display of his splendor.

10 footprints pastor for the last nine years. He said a look at the number of arrests and the drug-related problems in that area shows that kids need a safe haven where they can play a game of pool without worrying about being shot or getting into a gang fight. Happy Union has purchased a large section of land and has already constructed the James D. Hearn Activity Center. The facility is used for the youth and children’s ministries. It is also rented out for various community functions. Along with the activity center, the church has constructed a small playground for children and has received an 18- hole miniature golf course that was donated to the church. Plans include setting up the course inside a fence and building an awning over the top of it, hopefully by next spring. There are also plans to construct a soccer field on some of the open land. The church is building a second structure that will be used for many church and community events. Wallace said they hope to have the facility completed by April 2010. Once the center is completed, the plan is for the church to begin offering summer programs to train the youth and others in the community in order to make a better life for themselves and those around them. The church will also offer fun activities for kids to keep them off the streets. “We saw that there is a need,” Wallace said. “Part of the town is dying. Kids don’t have any place to go. No place to feel safe. We said if God provides us a way, let’s do it. We don’t want to miss out on anything God is willing to give us.” Wallace, who teaches math in the public school system, tries to build trust with students through individual relationships and through opening up about his personal life. He hopes these relationships will influence students to attend the summer pro- grams. The church will offer training in etiquette, job interviews, planning for college and more. “We are trying to throw it all at them so they won’t have any excuses,” Wallace said. “Too many continued on page 12 anting of the LORD r.

footprints 11 The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me, because the LORD has anointed me to preach good news to the poor.

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times, people have excuses. And not WBU professor Debra Lavender- just the kids; it’s the parents, too. We Bratcher, has teamed with Primera want to offer them training so that Iglesia in Lockney to start a ribbon can’t say, ‘We weren’t prepared.’” dance team there. The groups will Miller hopes to see this program join forces for a Christmas program branch out and reach kids from other this year. troubled areas of town who don’t Yet while all these programs are MILLER have any place to go or designed to positively impact the participate in activities community, Wallace’s dream doesn’t during the summer stop there. Wallace spent 13 years months. teaching seventh grade and just this “This is a very good year moved up to the high school. focal point to just minis- The new vantage point has shown ter,” Miller said. “The him another area of need for the need is so great that we troubled youth of Plainview. are looking for an over- “I see a lot of kids getting kicked flow of kids.” out of their home,” Wallace said. Along with special “What if we made a refuge place? A training, Wallace and place where they can stay.” Miller are introducing the His dream is to open a safe people of the church to house where kids can stay for a few different cultures and days under adult supervision in order experiences in how other to stay in school and continue to try groups worship. to make better lives for themselves. “When it comes to Wallace’s desire to help comes church overall, I don’t from personal experience. He knows think God has called us that if he can change, so can these to be separated,” Wallace troubled kids. said. “I feel the more peo- “When I look back at my life, I ple we get together, the was known for many reasons other more power we have to than Christ,” Wallace said. “Many change this town for all of people thought I would be in prison us.” by now. I look out there and some of Happy Union has these kids give up before they ever start trying.” Happy Union Baptist Church youth minister started visiting other churches once a Rodney Wallace plays around on the piano month and has formed some strong Wallace said the problems aren’t with Aniya Rhonden, 5, before the bonds among the church-going com- racially specific. He is proud of the Wednesday night services at the church. munity. One group donated a couple way his church reaches across cul- of pianos to Happy Union and the tures to minister to anyone, regard- youth have started going on mission less of color, and he hopes to contin- trips with First United Methodist ue to build on that trend. Church. The groups have combined “It is not a black thing. It is not a for two trips so far, one to Chicago Hispanic thing,” he said. “It’s a Jesus and another to San Marcos. Happy thing, no matter what. He bled the Union’s ribbon dance team, lead by same for all of us.”

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At the appointment, Pond guides the fami- ly to determine the service format and location and choosing everything from the casket to the cemetery plot. Then he does the footwork, con- tacting the church, minister, cemetery and other outlets to put all the pieces together on the family’s behalf. All this, of course, has to be done in a short period of time, which can mean some stress on the funeral home director if there are many details or several funerals happening at once. Add the fact that Pond lives in a small town where he knows everyone, can lead to some pretty heavy emotions when all is said and done. “I’ve learned that I have to focus on the task at hand and get the details done but also be compassionate with the families. Then after everything is over, I can go home and cry,” Pond said. “You can’t detach yourself; you just have to push forward.” His own grieving is a natural part of the process, especially when the deceased is known to him or a young person or child. But his faith and the knowledge that he’s had a role in imparting some peace to hurting fami- lies sustain him. “At the end of the funeral, when we take the plants and the guest book back to the fam- ily’s home, and they say ‘thank you’ and are pleased, that’s what matters to me,” he said. Pond and wife Kim, an adjunct instructor in religion at Wayland who is working on her doctorate at Talbot Seminary, have four chil- dren. Wil, 22, is a senior criminal justice major at Wayland, while Daniel, 20, is a freshman at WBU. Steffanee, 17, is a senior at Tulia High, and Jeffrey, 15, is a sophomore at THS. Pond is active in the community, serving on the Tulia school board for 11 years, and plays softball and golf. He is also involved in Tulia sports and following his children in their various activities.

footprints 13 Rockin’Rockin’ andand rollin’rollin’ Homecoming schedule has classic feel

By Teresa Young Even if alums don’t choose to dance, we encourage them to come enjoy the music, fel- Last year’s homecoming took on a feeling lowship and refreshments.” of grandeur due to the Wayland Centennial, The dance will be held Friday night from 9 with many special emphases. p.m. to midnight and is open to both alumni This year’s homecoming weekend will feel and students. a bit more like past events, with Themed “Rockin’ and Rollin’ into the Second the exception of one exciting addi- Century” with an oldies feel, the weekend will tion. After WBU added dancing for feature the athletic events, theatre production students during the centenni- and Friday’s chapel honoring the Distinguished al – the first dance was Alumni Award recipients. held as a centennial ball Classes ending in zero are the honorees for in April – the alumni com- the weekend, with 1960 celebrating their mittee felt a dance would be Golden Anniversary with a special breakfast on a welcome addition to the Friday morning. Graduates from 2000, 1990, weekend and a way to 1980, 1970 are featured, and anyone graduat- involve current students ing prior to 1960 are invited free to Friday’s more in the festivities. Legacy League Luncheon. Class reunions will “We think having an be held Saturday morning on campus. Alumni-Student dance in Guests are welcome to attend any of those the Laney Center will be a luncheons with the purchase of a ticket as well great venue and will be a as the Friday night banquet and the Saturday fun way for our alums to luncheon. Ticket prices are listed below with meet our students and the events. Theatre productions are $4 for enjoy a great time alumni and $8 for guests. together,” said Alumni Other traditional events on the lineup Development Director include the International Choir reunion and Danny Andrews. “I’m mini-concert, and the Athletic Hall of Honor prejudiced, of course, but induction ceremony, both Saturday morning. some of the best music of all Registration for homecoming is open and a time was from the 1950s-60s-70s form can be found on the alumni Web site at era and most of our Homecoming www.wbu.edu/alumni. For more information, attendees are from that span as well. call (806) 291-3600.

Tentative Schedule 11 a.m.: Homecoming Chapel Saturday, February 27: Thursday - Saturday: Includes recognition of Distinguished 9 a.m.: Registration Art Gallery Exhibit: Tom Curry: Paintings Alumni Award recipients, 9 a.m.: University Store Open House and Prints – Distinctively Texas-themed 12:30 p.m.: Legacy League Luncheon, 9-11:30 a.m.: Class Reunions work by Alpine-based artist, featured for Free for graduates of 50 or more years; 10 a.m.: International Choir Reunion and many years in Texas Monthly. Guests: $11 Mini-Concert 1 p.m.: Math and Science Guest Alumni 10:30 a.m.: Athletic Hall of Honor Thursday, February 25: Speaker Inductions 6 p.m.: Basketball doubleheader 2 p.m.: Math and Science Hall of Honor Noon: Alumni Luncheon, $10 8 p.m.: Theatre Production: “The Odd ceremony 1 p.m.: Baseball game Couple (female),” $4 for alums, $8 guests 2 p.m.: Baseball doubleheader 2 p.m.: Basketball Doubleheader 5-9 p.m.: Children’s Activities, free Coronation of Homecoming Queen, Friday, February 26: 6 p.m.: Homecoming Banquet, $11 Presentation of Hall of Honor Inductees 7:30 a.m.: Golden Anniversary Breakfast, 8 p.m.: Theatre Production: “The Odd and Presentation by WBU Band and Complimentary for Class of 1960; Couple (female),” $4 for alums, $8 guests Cheerleaders Guests: $7 9-12 p.m.: Alumni-Student Dance, free 8 p.m.: Theatre Production: “The Odd 9-11 a.m.: Registration and Coffee Couple (female),” $4 for alums, $8 guests 14 footprints Student Spotlight

“You just don’t see something that appears to kill (cancer) cells like this.”

Pair of summer researchers discover potent plant extract

By Teresa Young

Kassie Hughes laughs when she growth in mice. One in particular had University’s lab, utilizing their mass recalls the moment her professor, Dr. significant results in Jacob’s research, spectrometer, a machine the WBU lab Gary Gray, visited them in the lab to and the two coeds decided to further does not possess, to determine exactly see their final analysis results. check out Ashwagandha, commonly what the size of the molecule is. A larg- “He jumped for joy, that’s for sure,” known as Indian Ginseng and used by er sample will be needed, however, to said the WBU senior chemistry major. many to treat depression, inflammation get a better reading and study using “It took them a while to realize and neurological disorders. the Tech equipment. what they had done,” Gray said. “You Using a powdered form of the root, The girls will repeat the project to just don’t see something that appears Hughes and Arauza liquified the extract get a purer, larger sample and then to kill (cancer) cells like this.” into a more usable form. Using thin- run the cell culture test again before Hughes and fellow student Asenath layer chromatography on glass plates, moving to the next stage, which is to Arauza, a junior chemistry and molecu- the team was able to separate the inject the cancer cells in mice, then lar biology major, were participants in extract into various compounds. inject the compound and measure the Wayland’s summer research program Through nearly 30 plates – a time-con- results. They are excited about the next in chemistry, funded in large part by a suming process itself – the duo was step, as is their faculty mentor. grant from the Welch Foundation. able to identify one particular com- “This raises all kinds of interesting While they haven’t exactly discov- pound that was strong every time. questions since this appears to be dif- ered a cure for cancer, what Hughes They eluded the compound from the ferent than the compounds that are and Arauza did over the summer plate and tested it on 4T1 breast can- already known,” Gray said. months does have quite a bit of value cer cells grown in Petri dishes to deter- In terms of the educational benefit both in terms of scientific research and mine how it would affect the cells. The of the summer research, both girls in their own personal education and results were astonishing. laughed that patience for the often edification, Gray noted. “This was really annihilating the tedious lab processes was a natural by- The pair technically started their breast cancer cells,” noted Arauza, product. But there was more. research in the spring 2009 term, pointing to a chart of the results that “This summer made more things doing an extensive literature review showed the cell growth was dramatical- make sense to me,” said Hughes, a once they chose a topic. ly reduced compared to even the full Plainview native who hopes to pursue a They chose to follow a path started extract. “This one was very potent; career in the lab science field. “It makes by May 2009 graduate Joanne Jacob, none of the others were even close.” the things you learn in classes really who had experimented with 12 differ- The next step was to characterize come together. We learned that you can ent herbs and their effect on tumor the isolated compound at Texas Tech actually use this stuff in real life.

footprints 15 News In Brief WBU to explore San Antonio expansion

Facing a packed San Antonio campus with more than 1,500 stu- dents enrolled currently, the Board of Trustees at Wayland on Oct. 22 approved administrators to investigate options for expanding the campus’ capacity. In its regularly scheduled October meeting, trustees discussed at length the options available to the campus for purchasing additional space that would allow the campus to expand its programs in the city. Specifically, the growing room would permit the relatively new School of Nursing – currently housed completely on the San Antonio cam- pus – to grow its enrollment. The Approximately 250 students and employees of Wayland pressed on despite foggy, chilly temper- potential for that, noted Executive Vice atures to serve several city organizations in the fourth annual Degree of Difference Day held Oct. President and Provost Dr. Bobby Hall, 10. Participants did everything from painting to yardwork and cleanup, and about 25 roofed a is nearly unlimited due to the great house for Habitat for Humanity during the morning. shortage of nurses both in the South Texas metro areas and nationwide in G.I. Jobs released its 2010 list of a small degree on the more traditional general. Military Friendly Schools, including Plainview campus, Wayland enrolls a The board also approved an exec- WBU in the list that honors only the large number of active servicemen utive committee recommendation to top 15 percent of colleges, universities and women as well as their depend- proceed with repairs to the roof of and trade schools which are embrac- ents and veterans taking advantage of Gates Hall, the four-story administra- ing America’s veterans and service- the GI Bill for their education. At least tion and classroom structure built in men as students. The list was derived 50 percent of the 6,000+ students in 1909, and replacement of the heating, after surveys of more than 7,000 insti- the Wayland system are either active ventilation and air conditioning sys- tutions nationwide. military or veterans. tem in Moody Science Building – Also, Military Times EDGE maga- completed in 1970 and still bearing zine recently unveiled its list of the the original HVAC units. Included in top 50 colleges enrolling military stu- n Lubbock campus that proposal was a campus-wide dents, deemed its “50 most popular honors area homebuilder lighting retrofit that will increase sub- colleges” as chosen by active duty stantially the energy efficiency of the service members. Those rankings are for longtime support campus and save more than 646,000 based on Department of Defense data kilowatt hours annually. based on usage of the military tuition Students and employees of assistance provided by the govern- Wayland Baptist University’s Lubbock n ment. Wayland ranked 20th on that Campus gathered Thursday, Oct. 8, to WBU noted for work list, with military students enrolled in honor a special local company that has with military students 10,202 courses. When hours are bro- invested around $250,000 in students ken down by service branches, over the past five years. Wayland was recognized in two Wayland ranks 7th among members A reception was held at 10 a.m. to fall publications for its work with and of the U.S. Air Force. honor Betenbough Homes, a Lubbock- attitude toward military service per- Through most of its external cam- based homebuilder that contributes sonnel. puses around the country and even to funds annually to provide scholarships

16 footprints for students working in ministry in will serve us well.” University of Washington. churches or church-related fields. The Executive Director of Student Frazer served as dean of women During the event, ministry director Services will oversee student disci- for the Northern Branch of the Holly Betenbough presented the cam- pline, housing, health services, coun- University of Montana. Her final move pus with a $20,000 check as their latest seling, student activities and the office was to Santa Monica, Calif., where in gift for students. Students chosen for of Baptist Student Ministries. 1953, she joined the staff of Santa the grants typically receive a set amount Monica City College as dean of stu- for four terms while they pursue their n dent activities. After retiring, she and degree and a career in ministry. Family dedicates new her husband, Judge John S. Frazer, a Betenbough has been committed to scholarship for dear aunt retired Superior Court Judge of advancing the kingdom of God and California, enjoyed traveling through- believes the scholarships are a great Family members of Clara Brian out the world. She died in 1994. way to help future and current ministers Frazer gathered Oct. 22 at the Board build skills for ministry. of Trustees luncheon to dedicate the n Gathering sets five plaque marking an endowed scholar- major goals for missions n Hall returns to WBU ship in her memory. The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P.K. center in coming years in student services role Brian of the Texas Panhandle, Clara began her education at Wayland in During a fall vision meeting hosted Tom Hall, the voice of the 1919, and that experience sparked a by WBU missions center director Dr. Plainview Bulldogs, was named love of learning that lasted a lifetime. Rick Shaw, a group of area leaders Executive Director of Student Services With that came a desire to help others identified five areas of focus for the and Dean of Students at Wayland, tak- develop their potential. center in coming years. ing the position on Oct. 5. She went on to complete her The No. 1 goal identified is to have Hall returns to Wayland after an bachelor’s degree at West Texas State a facility in which to house the missions 11-year hiatus. During that time he College and then served as an educa- center. Wayland is addressing that goal served as the operation manager at tor in New Mexico, Idaho and as it raises funds for a new Flores Bible KKYN radio in Plainview, where he was Washington. She earned her master’s Building within its ongoing capital cam- best known for his “Wake Up Kickin’” degree in administration from the paign. morning show as well as his play-by- The second goal involved increased play broadcasts of Plainview High publicity and communication for the School athletics. center, possibly through the develop- “I am so excited to be back at ment of a specific Web site. The third Wayland,” Hall said. “I know a lot of goal is to develop an endowment those people and have a lot of good through which to aid the center’s objec- friends who work at Wayland, and a lot tives. The fourth goal is to increase stu- of great memories of the university.” dent involvement. Currently about 18% Hall worked at Wayland from of the Plainview campus students are 1981-98, including 14 years within involved in missions projects of some the student services umbrella as kind, whether that is through the mis- director of student services and stu- sions center’s mentoring program, or dent activities director. He served as Frazer family members present included through mission trips planned by both Director of Contracted Services prior (seated, from left) Fern Allen of Vernon, the missions center and the BGCT. to leaving Wayland. Clara’s sister; nephew-in-law C.C. Kelly of The fifth goal outlined for the “(Tom) is very excited about White Deer; niece Carolyn Carpenter of group is for increased connections engaging our students at this impor- Plainview; (back row from left), niece Lynn between the center and churches that Friberg of Vernon; niece-in-law Carol Brian of tant time in their lives,” said Dr. can use it as a resources and guide for Claude Lusk, vice president for enroll- Amarillo; Jeane and Barbara Browning of Plainview; a niece and her husband; nephew training and implementing mission ment management. “He has a passion Philip K. Brian of Amarillo; nephew Bill Brian work of their own. for developing young people academi- of Amarillo; and Phil Carpenter of Plainview, Students and Baptist convention cally, emotionally and relationally that nephew-in-law. reps participated in the meeting. Athletics Review

Wayland pins wrestling program

Wayland Baptist University is once There are currently no intercolle- opportunity to continue to participate again setting a standard for other giate wrestling programs in the state in a sport that they love while at the schools to follow, announcing in of Texas, despite recent statistics that same time obtaining an outstanding October that it will add men’s and show an excess of 245 high school education in a Christian environment.” women’s wrestling to its intercolle- boys' wrestling teams and 198 girls' Search for a new coach will begin giate athletics offerings. With this teams in the state. In the Texas right away. Feris says he hopes to addition, Wayland will become the Panhandle area, there are approxi- have someone in place sometime only college or university in the state mately 375 boys and more than 125 after the first of the year. of Texas to compete in intercollegiate girls participating in the sport. The Among those present at the press wrestling. boy's team from Randall High School conference announcing the move “Intercollegiate wrestling is a win- and the girl's team from Caprock High were Mike Moyer, Executive Director win situation for the university. It will have recently won state champi- of the National Wrestling Coaches generate additional students while onships. Association, and former Olympic gold providing an additional competitive “The sport is growing and is very medalists Brandon Slay and Dan sport for the university community,” popular in many regions of the coun- Gable. Slay, a graduate of Amarillo's said Athletics Director Dr. Greg Feris. try,” added Feris. “Wayland is fortu- Tascosa High School who is currently The WBU wrestling program will nate to be located in an area where the resident freestyle coach for USA compete in the National Association several communities have embraced Wrestling at the Olympic Training of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) the sport at the high school level. I Center in Colorado Springs, won the beginning with the 2010-11 school think we are going to fill a void in the gold medal in freestyle wrestling at year. Thirty-seven NAIA schools cur- area for fans of the sport. In addition, the 2000 Summer Olympic Games in rently sponsor wrestling for men, 10 we are excited to be able to offer Sydney. Gable, who did not give up a for women. these young student-athletes a new single point on his way to the gold at

18 footprints At left, Wayland Athletic Director Dr. Greg Feris (second from left) is joined by Mike Moyer and Olympic wrestlers Dan Gable and Brandon Slay at the October press conference announcing the start of wrestling at WBU.

the 1972 games in Munich, won two season with 168 shot attempts for a individual NCAA titles as a student- scoring average of 0.7 goals per athlete at Iowa State University and game. Conversely, Pioneer opponents 15 NCAA team titles as head coach scored more than 5 goals per game. at the University of Iowa. The women’s soccer team strug- The new WBU teams will practice gled this season as well, finishing with in the Pete and Nelda Laney Student a 3-13-1 record, 1-8-1 in conference Activities Center. Duel or tournament play. The women chalked up a 3-0 events will be held in Hutcherson victory over conference foe Center. The addition of the wrestling Northwestern Oklahoma State programs brings Wayland's athletic University and managed a 1-1 tie offerings to a total of 14. against Mid-America Christian Pioneer soccer forward Cole University. The Pioneer women Stutz, a freshman from Cross Country scored 11 goals with 222 shot Amarillo, dives for a loose ball The Wayland men’s cross country attempts this season, averaging 0.6 while McMurry defenders close in around him during a fall team headed into the Sooner Athletic goals per game. Pioneer opponents matchup at Hilliard Field. This Conference meet ranked No. 15 in scored 55 goals on 318 shots averag- was the inaugural season for the nation after a strong showing at ing more than 3 goals per match. men’s soccer at Wayland. the NAIA Mid-States Classics in October. The men’s team outran all of its NAIA competition at the Mid- States Classic, placing second overall behind NCAA Div. II opponent Colorado College. Three cross country runners earned the right to advance to the national meet with top performances at the 2009 Sooner Athletic Conference Championships held Nov. 6 in Lubbock. Senior Timmy McCune and freshmen Catherine Leubner and Milca Villegas will compete in Vancouver, Wash., on Nov. 21. Both the women’s and the men’s teams finished fourth at the SAC meet.

Pioneer Soccer The inaugural men’s soccer sea- son was a struggle to say the least. The Pioneer men were winless with a 0-16 record, 0-9 in conference play. The men scored only 11 goals on the

footprints 19 Pioneer Volleyball Heading into the final week of the regular season, the Wayland volley- ball team was standing in second place in the conference standings, trailing Lubbock Christian University. With a 7-4 conference mark (19-5 overall), the Pioneers were tied with Oklahoma City University, but held the tiebreaker, having beaten the Stars twice during the season. Still, after a three-set loss at John Brown University on Halloween, the Pioneers could not stand to lose any more matches if they wished to hold on to their second-place seeding heading into the conference tournament. The conference tournament was sched- uled for Nov. 13. Unfortunately for the Pioneers, they were forced to play the final five matches of the regular season and the conference tournament without outside hitter Kimberli Harger. A on Davenport's squad, most are Sophomore outside hitter Kimberli Harger sophomore from Lubbock, Harger upperclassmen that have plenty of goes up for the block against a Lubbock Christian player during the Pioneer suffered a season-ending knee injury collegiate experience under their Volleyball road trip to Lubbock earlier in the in the opening set of a home match belts. When you combine those with season. Harger suffered a knee injury on against Southern Nazarene on Oct. the three regulars back from last Oct. 24 at home that sidelined her for the rest of the season. 24. The Pioneers went on to win the year's team, this new Pioneer squad match in five. Harger was leading the has a chance to make some national This year’s home conference team in kills. noise. sporting events are being broad- “Two of the new guys were point cast over the Internet on the Pioneer Basketball guards for extremely successful jun- With 10 new faces on the roster, ior college programs, one was a key Wayland athletics Web site, fans of the Wayland Baptist men's player on a team that reached the www.wbuathletics.com. Tom Hall, basketball team can't be faulted for NAIA National Tournament, and longtime voice of Plainview High assuming that the 2009-10 season another was an All-Conference per- sports, will call the Pioneers and will be another rebuilding year for former for a successful D-II pro- Queens basketball games for the the Pioneers. Truth is that's not what gram,” points out Davenport. “The broadcasts, which also feature Coach Robert Davenport and his staff guys we have back from last year live streaming video online. have in mind. Of the 10 newcomers spent the off-season working hard

20 footprints There is no substitute for experience. The kids that we have back have “played in some big games and have been through the rigors of playing in the Sooner Athletic Conference. Hopefully they will have that same hunger, drive and passion that showed at the end of last season.

Flying Queens Head Coach Tory Bryant

than 22 minutes of playing time Hopefully they will con- ” per game a year ago. Terra start- tinue to have that same ed in all 28 games that he hunger, drive and passion to get played, averaging 7.4 points and better that showed at the end of 3.7 rebounds. Watkins was third last season,” Bryant said. on the team in scoring and Among the returners are three rebounding (10 ppg, 4.6 rpg). seniors, guards Edite Kresa and Others back include Josh Jessica Walker, and post Shamon Teague, a 6'0 junior guard, who Doss. Kresa, who is in her fourth saw action in 25 games, hitting season at Wayland, set the school 15 of 37 long range shots. record for most three-pointers Junior Jaren English, a 5'10 made (75) and attempted (225) guard, also saw limited action in during her sophomore campaign. a varsity uniform last year, while She played in all 34 games a 6'0 senior Colby Schniederjan year ago, hitting 40 treys and Wayland’s Taylor Janowicz (#40), a junior center has been a regular for the past averaging 5.3 points and 1.7 from Scottsdale, Ariz., watches intently as Andrew several years on the Pioneer jun- assists. Davenport (#23), a junior guard from South ior varsity team. Walker transferred to WBU Hayward, Calif., passes him the ball amid a flurry of defenders from Dallas Christian College during the last year from Blinn Junior Pioneers’ season opener on Oct. 30 at the Hutch. Flying Queens College. She started in 18 games In the two seasons since at the point for the Queens, aver- and improving their game. I Tory Bryant took over as head aging 6.4 points and a team-high believe this team is ready to do coach, the Wayland Baptist 3.3 assists. Like Walker, Doss also some big things this year.” women's basketball program came to Wayland via Blinn JC. That’s good news for fans who has shown significant improve- She missed the first 10 games of witnessed a Pioneer team that ment, going from 15-17 his first the season due to minor knee went 15-16 a year ago and fin- year to 22-12 and a berth in surgery, but came on strong after ished near the bottom of the the NAIA Championship the Christmas break, finishing up Sooner Athletic Conference Tournament last year. Bryant is as the team's second leading standings. The lone senior return- looking to continue to build on rebounder with a 7.5 per game ing from that team is shooting that improvement during the average and fourth leading scorer guard Jason Griffin, who scored 2009-10 season with his most (6.8 ppg). 12 points a game and was the experienced roster yet. Honorable Mention All- team leader in three-pointers, hit- “There is no substitute for Conference selections Jessi ting just over 46 percent of his experience. The kids that we have Howard, Erika Raymond and Alex shots from behind the arch. back have played in some big Williams are also returning for Sophomores Joao "Johnny" Terra, games and have been through another year with the Flying a 6'8 guard, and 6'5 forward the rigors of playing in the Queens, as is 6'0 junior post Staci Bobby Watkins, both saw more Sooner Athletic Conference. Murphree (4.6 ppg, 3.5 rpg).

footprints 21 Thanks to you... dreams can come true!

You may not think your $25 or $50 donation to the Annual Fund at Wayland makes a difference, but consider this:

n If every living alumnus of Wayland Baptist University gave just $25, it would total $ 803,800

n If every alumnus gave $50, it would total $ 1,607,600

Just think how far that could go to meeting student needs and seeing their dreams become reality.

22 footprints Undesignated donations fund a variety of needs on all of Wayland’s campuses. But first and foremost is seeing student dreams come true as they find their calling in life and hone their skills.

“Probably the only reason I have a college degree today is because of basketball and the Hutcherson Flying Queens. I was from a small town in South Texas and had always dreamed of playing for the Queens. I was asked by Coach “They really take a personal approach at Harley Redin to try out, and I got a “I knew teaching was the right route for Wayland. I didn't even know about the scholarship. Without that, I would me... but I didn’t think I could do college Joint Admissions Medical Program until probably not have gone to college. I work. I also didn’t think I could afford Dr. (Adam) Reinhart told me about it. was the first person in my family to school, and I thought I might not be Medical school just seemed so far out there get a college degree. accepted by the younger students. I prob- for me until I got this opportunity. “It was so great being able to ably wouldn’t have been able to complete “The faculty definitely kept up with me walk down the sidewalks to class my degree at any other school. There’s and advised me on my courses, and they and know all the students you were just something about the people and the kept me focused and centered. They've set meeting. I would not trade my four personal touch at Wayland. I knew I me up for an opportunity to succeed.” years at Wayland for anything in the could go talk to my professors, and they Martin Ortega, BS’07 world.” were so supportive.” Third-year Medical Student Judy Wallek Stridde, BS’66 Sandee Hancock, BSIS ’06 Texas Tech University Former Flying Queen Sixth-Grade Social Studies Teacher Health Sciences Center, Lubbock Retired Math Teacher Ash Sixth Grade, Plainview

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An elite group of students, the President’s Ambassadors represent the best of the Wayland student body by serving the Office of Advancement and the Office of the President in fostering relationships with university constituen- cies, including alumni, donors, Board of Trustees, campus visitors, guests of the President and the community at large. These goodwill ambassadors serve as student PR representatives and hosts at university functions including but not limited to: w Presidential-hosted events on campus and in the President’s home w Institutional Advancement events w Board of Trustees meetings w Homecoming and special university events The 2009-10 President’s Ambassadors are: (front row from left) Bradley Sell, w Community events both on and off Nicole Taylor, Rosemary Ribera, Mary Beth Arnold, (back row from left) Khrystyne campus Eckerd, Kevin Burrow, Garrett Breazeale, Bethany Netherton, Ben Perkins, Lauren w Limited travel with Advancement Davis, Colby Schniederjan and D’Anna Kellum. officers. Students applying for the position of “President’s ambassadors was a great organization that Ambassador must be at least juniors of allowed me to learn valuable networking and general social good academic standing and character, skills. Being part of President’s Ambassadors allowed me to be personable, energetic and engaging, break away from my comfort zone and begin talking with demonstrate leadership skills, and repre- people. These skills have helped me in my new career. I sent Wayland’s Christian values and the am now the one up and around networking when we have student body well. in-service meetings at school. If it was not for the experi- Ambassadors receive the Plainview ence I had with President’s Ambassadors, I would not be “ Rotary Club Scholarship that recognizes where I am today.” and provides financial assistance to out- standing student leaders. Mario Munoz, BBA 2008 Business Teacher and Coach, Plainview ISD Hope English, director of develop- ment, oversees the Ambassadors pro- ” gram and coordinates their activities. 24 footprints President’s Ambassadors serve in multiple capacities Mary Beth Arnold “As a member of the Wayland family, I Rosemary Ribera w Junior Spanish Education want to contribute to WBU and help w Junior Molecular Biology Major improve the university and present a Major w Hometown: Waxahachie, positive image for others.” w Hometown: Canyon, Texas Texas w Involved in BSM, Pioneer w Involved in Senate, Student Khrystyne Eckerd Health Service Corps w Foundation Senior Religion (Missions) “While at Wayland, I have been “I have been involved in Student Major challenged and encouraged and like to w Foundation and greatly enjoyed promot- Hometown: Ruidoso, New share about the impact that this ing Wayland, giving tours and having an Mexico university has had on my life and w opportunity to be more involved at WBU Involved in BSM, Apostolos others.” than simply attending classes.” “It is such an honor to tell others about this college that I have grown to Colby Schniederjan Garrett Breazeale love and the people who have made this w Junior Biology Major w Junior Molecular Biology dream of mine possible.” w Hometown: Dalhart, Texas Major w Involved in Student w Hometown: Gladewater, D’Anna Kellum Foundation, Basketball w Texas Junior Early Childhood “Being a direct representative of w Involved in Senate, SGA Education Major the university, as well as gaining the w “Becoming involved in the President’s Hometown: Plainview, Texas opportunity to showcase and highlight w Ambassadors program was a good Involved in Koinonia Task it, interests me.” decision for me. It has allowed me the Force opportunity to get to know friends, “I love the atmosphere of WBU, relat- Bradley Sell donors and alumni of the university. I ing especially to the class size and my w Junior Religious Education also enjoy the friendship with the other professors. I could not imagine going Major Ambassadors.” anywhere else for my education.” w Hometown: Clarendon, Texas Kevin Burrow Bethany Netherton w Involved in Track & Field, w w Senior Religion Major Junior Psychology Major BSM w w Hometown: Tulia, Texas Hometown: Tucson, Arizona “As a President’s Ambassador, I strive w w Involved in Ministerial Involved in Student to joyfully share how God has used Fellowship, Apostolos Foundation Wayland to develop me as a student, as “Wayland has been such a positive “I enjoy Wayland because of the peo- a leader and as a servant.” experience for me, so it is an honor to ple. Wayland has become my second represent the university, Dr. Armes and home and the people here are just like Nicole Taylor the Advancement office. I especially family to me.” w Junior History Major enjoy engaging with our donors and w Hometown: South Fork, friends.” Ben Perkins Colorado (native of w Junior Christian Ministry Zimbabwe) Lauren Davis Major w Involved in Student Foundation, BSM w w Senior History and English Hometown: Centennial, “I love Wayland and would like to use Major Colorado my experience here to help others see w w Hometown: Red Oak, Involved in BSM, Student Foundation the benefits of this wonderful university.” Texas “Interaction with people who better w Involved in SGA (Student Body the school is always a plus not only for President), Student Alumni Council me but also for the student body.” footprints 25 The President’s Pen Fulfilling the call: The Great Commission doesn’t stop at salvation

Have you ever thought about how about God's Son and His ways. many times the Gospels record the fact People need to be taught if life is to be that Jesus "taught" His followers? On a hill- full, complete and joyful. side, in a garden, walking along the road, That's precisely why Wayland Baptist Dr. Paul Armes strolling along a seashore, in an upper University exists: to teach the discovered room--any place Christ walked or sat or vis- truth of our universe with all of its beautiful ited could became a classroom. He seemed complexity and to teach the revealed truth to sense that His time was limited, and that of God's word--God's Son. ... Dr. J.B. the single most important part of his mis- Individuals armed with such truth can sion was to be a mentor/teacher. and will and are changing our world. Just Tidwell, used to He also challenged those who were His ask our WBU students, staff and faculty. We “ followers to be teachers. are in the process of making a profound remark that even if The Great Commission of Matthew difference in many different places around the contemporary 28:19-20 contains two primary challenges: this globe on which we all live. church baptized 1) to encourage people to come to faith in It is an incredible adventure...and you Christ ("baptizing them in the name of the are an important part of that adventure. every person on Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit") and to Your prayerful encouragement and your the face of the instruct them regarding the truths of life faithful financial support help make and faith (“teaching them to observe every- Wayland's journey and adventure possible. earth, it would thing I have commanded you"). The old Words cannot adequately express what have fulfilled only Texas Baptist wizened saint Dr. J.B. Tidwell we feel in our hearts but permit me to write used to remark that even if the contempo- it in its simplest form. half of the Great rary church baptized every person on the We are grateful for you. Commission. face of the earth, it would have fulfilled only May your holiday season be filled with half of the Great Commission. All those new the life and love and joy of Christ! ” disciples would also need to be taught Grace and peace... What the President is reading: Experience and Education by John Dewey; Excellence without a Soul: How a Great University Forgot Education by Harry Lewis; Masters of the Air: America's Bomber Boys Who Fought the Air War Against Nazi Germany by Donald L. Miller; Highest Duty: My Search for What Really Matters by Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger; Born to Run by Christopher Mcdougall; Ivanhoe by Sir Walter Scott.

26 footprints Thinking Out Loud Give... for such a time as this For the past few months, I have been “enjoyable” to “life changing“ – nor anyone “preaching” to anyone who will listen about who does not believe in the mission of provid- the idea of Wayland graduates, former stu- ing an excellent education in a faith-based dents, friends, supporters – all who have an atmosphere. interest in our University and its future – to But, to be honest, financial support of consider a systematic gift to our Second Wayland by former students is not very Century Campaign. strong. I have asked myself – and others – a As you have been reading in Footprints rather blunt question: “If those who love over the past several issues, the major goals Wayland don’t support the University, who are to build a new Flores Bible Building with will? And when will they begin?” chapel and missions center; expand our fine Our director of public relations, Teresa arts facilities and renovate Harral Memorial Young, wrote a piece regarding a Beth Moore Danny Andrews Auditorium; upgrade our technology and Bible study series for our campus newsletter Director of Alumni increase our endowed scholarships. – strangely enough the very day I had read Development I have used this: “If I walked up to you and the same story in Esther. said, ‘Could you give me a check right now for Teresa said a particular statement caught $1,000 for the Second Century Campaign?” her attention: “For such a time as this.” the vast majority would have to say, “Sorry, Esther’s uncle, Mordecai, uses the phrase in wish I could, but I don’t have it.” his encouragement of his niece to use her role I have yet to “Well, could you pledge to give $28 a as queen to save the Jews from death, asking month by bank draft, debit card, credit card her “Who knows but that you have been put cross paths with or check over the next three years? If so, in this position for such a time as this?” “ you’d contribute $1,008 – a very significant Teresa continued: “I thought about this in any alum who gift for most people.” terms of life at Wayland. Most of us were here Of course, some could do much more… last year as we celebrated our Centennial and has not had some less…. but almost everyone can do remembered our rich heritage and the pattern something on a systematic basis that of God’s hand upon us. And now, we’re here as good things to wouldn’t break the family budget. Wayland moves into the second century and We have folks who are contributing about faces new challenges and choices for a chang- say about their $150 a month… some $100… some $50… ing world. I think neither of those are by some – like a young, single schoolteacher – chance, just as it was not chance that God had Wayland $25 and, bless his heart, a retired pastor in Esther reigning as queen during a critical time. experience – Oregon who is on a fixed income but has just “Have you ever thought about being increased his gift from $5 to $10 a month. where you are ‘for such a time as this?’ You everything from If we could find 10,000 folks to make are where you are for a reason, and you have what we are calling the “Grand Commitment,” a role to play in Wayland’s success and, more enjoyable to it would raise $10 million over the next three importantly, God’s glory. years and that would be a tremendous bene- “This ‘time’ is critical for the University life-changing. fit to Wayland. and for the Kingdom...and I believe firmly God We in Advancement realize the economic has put you in this place for a divine reason. downturn has affected everyone. We’re all hop- Who knows, but He may be using YOU to ing things will get significantly better but a lot start a revolution.” of experts are saying the recovery may be slow. If the Lord impresses you to make a Grand So, when is a “good” time to give? Commitment – or do what your budget allows ” Well, we think it’s right now…. especially if – and be a part of a revolution of support for you can do it systematically. our Alma Mater, then God bless you. We des- I have yet to cross paths with any alum perately need you “for such a time as this.” who has not had good things to say about (See the alumni site or call our office at their Wayland experience – everything from 291-3603 for a pledge card.)

footprints 27 Development paying it forward

By Teresa Young A native of Amarillo, Joey came Young alumni to Wayland on a baseball scholarship AMARILLO – Joey and Christie after looking into junior college Parsons know they want to give back options to continue his playing career. couple starts to the university that gave them so “What ultimately sold me on much and headed them on the road Wayland that I told (Coach Brad) giving back to to their current careers. But as Bass that I wanted to go into law young alumni who just completed after school, and he talked to me master’s degrees as well, their debt about starting at a university that WBU through load doesn’t allow them to make big would be more challenging and gifts just yet. allow me to finish on time,” he said. That’s why the couple chose to For the Pioneers, Parsons played Century Club join the Century Club at Wayland outfield and designated hitter, enjoy- Baptist as a way to begin their giv- ing the camaraderie and friendships ing pattern while they are still young. he made while on and off the field. For their $100 contribution to undes- On the academic side, he majored in ignated funds, the Parsonses are able political science and business, hop- to impact their alma mater even as ing to fulfill a lifelong dream to prac- they are just beginning their careers. tice law one day. He found the Their desire to give comes from Wayland experience helpful in Below, Joey and Christie Parsons fill out the a gratitude for the guidance, wis- preparing for law school. card enrolling them in the Century Club at dom and knowledge they received “Dr. (Geoff) Wells is a great pro- Wayland as a way to give back to their alma while at Wayland, for the mentoring fessor. A lot of people are frightened mater. Opposite page, Joey Parsons stands in from faculty and staff and the shap- his office at an Amarillo law firm where he of him because he’s brilliant, but the ing of their characters. Both attrib- began working this summer. His Wayland way he conducts his classes really diploma is framed over his desk. ute their current success and confi- prepare you for a master’s level edu- dence to their Wayland experience. cation,” Joey said. The foundation of research and multitude of term papers he completed at the under- graduate level really set him up for success in law school. In the fall of 2004, just a few months before he graduated from Wayland, Parsons met longtime Plainview attorney Paul Lyle at Dinner with the President, sparking a working and mentoring relationship that has been mutually beneficial. Lyle encouraged him to pursue law school, and Parsons took the LSAT in December 2004 just before gradua- tion. But it would be a while before he took the plunge. Parsons worked for Lyle for the 18 months or so following gradua-

28 footprints About the Century Club n Membership requires a $100 annual donation, payable in installments at the donor’s convenience and undesignated. n Businesses are encouraged to join, adding a dollar for each year of the business’ existence in Plainview. n For info contact Mike Melcher, Director of Corporate Giving, at (806) 291-3431. n Gifts can be made online with a credit card at https://give.wbu.edu and specifying the Century Club.

grads in that ceremony. He also gram at Washburn, the master’s worked for a plaintiff’s firm for the degree seemed appealing. She also majority of his law school time, gain- had the opportunity to work in several ing valuable experience part-time in areas of social work so she could hone the semesters and full-time in the her interests. She worked at a facility summers. for teen girls and at a family guidance From his office window overlook- center and completed her practicum ing downtown Amarillo, Parsons at Court Appointed Special Advocates tion, doing research and marketing for admits his dream become reality is (CASA). Her clinical rotation at a sub- several books that Lyle was publishing still somewhat surreal. He passed the stance-abuse treatment facility was on educational law. He also helped bar exam and is now employed with particularly eye-opening. manage Lyle’s rental properties. the Mayfield, Crutcher and Sharpee “I fell in love with that, and I never Though he had begun the admissions firm back in his own hometown, a firm thought I would,” she said. process for law schools, he admittedly that handles litigation in insurance, After they both graduated in was dragging his feet through the medical and family law cases. December 2008, the Parsonses moved lengthy process. Finally, Lyle and Meanwhile, Christie, whom he to Fort Worth in search of jobs, and Parsons’ other Wayland mentor, Hope married in May 2008, is beginning her Christie worked in drug prevention English, strongly encouraged him to new job at the Panhandle Assessment education and for a nonprofit. But finish the applications and get serious Center, an emergency shelter for fos- things just didn’t seem to be working about law school. ter children, where she counsels chil- out and the pair began considering At the same time, Parsons’ girl- dren about their backgrounds and the panhandle area for options. friend, Christie Smith, a native of experiences. She admits she’s found “The minute we decided to pur- Kingwood, was wrapping up her psy- her niche, and she credits much of sue Amarillo, God just opened door chology degree at WBU, so it seemed that to her Wayland professors who after door and He’s still opening a natural time for a change of scenery. helped her discover her interests and them,” Christie said. They both found His LSAT scores resulted in a full career path. jobs quickly, bought their first home scholarship from Washburn “My brother Mike went to near where Joey grew up and have University’s School of Law in Topeka, Wayland, and I had visited him one already found a church home in Kan., and after a visit to the campus, weekend but didn’t think that’s where Hillside Christian Church, all in the both Joey and Christie decided to pur- I would end up,” she recalls. “After span of a few months. sue their graduate work at the small that visit, I knew that was where I was Life feels like it’s coming full circle school. supposed to be. I just loved the people for the young couple who began their While in law school, Parsons was and their love for each other and for climb at Wayland, and Christie said the secretary for the Business Law God and wanting to be better people.” the small, family atmosphere at WBU Society and earned a certificate in She enrolled in 2002, admitting contributed greatly to her blossoming business and transactional law with she had no idea what she’d study. into a confident young woman. distinction along with his Doctor of After four different majors, she finally “At Wayland, you can’t slip Jurisprudence degree. Graduating a settled into psychology, knowing she through the cracks. It helped me break semester early in December 2008, wanted to work with people but out of my shell and learn to be more Parsons was the highest ranking grad- unsure about the counseling route. As confident in myself,” she said. “It really uate among Washburn’s law school she researched the social work pro- has made me who I am.”

footprints 29 1600 Dallas, Plainview, TX 79072)

ALAN B. McNEAR, profes- sor of education and adminis- tration at the San Antonio Classnotes campus, was recently inducted into the Nazareth (Pa.) High School Wall of Fame by the coach of the Flying Queens Blue Eagle Foundation. McNear, an Air Force FACULTY, STAFF, from 2003-2007, is now head boys coach at Lake Jackson Academy graduate, is a 1964 TRUSTEES & FRIENDS High School after two years as Nazareth graduate. (7107 girls coach. The team includes Saybrook, San Antonio, TX his son, 6-3 junior Colman 78250) BILL BURKETT, former Flemons. Will and wife LORI development director at GREEN FLEMONS, EX’07, Wayland in the mid-1980s, BETH DURBIN, academic also have two other children – and later at Palm Beach advisor and site supervisor at Collin, 12, a 7th grader, and Atlantic and Georgetown Wayland’s Fairbanks Campus Caylin, 9, who is in the third College, lives in Lexington, at Eielson Air Force Base, grade. (223 Dogwood Street, Ky., with his wife, Jean. Bill, and husband EARL recently Lakewood, TX 77566-4509) who has had two heart bypass were honored with the Gold surgeries, retired three years Level Volunteer Award for Christian love and sympathy ago as a fundraising consult- 2009 from the 354th Fighter to the family and friends of MIKE MELCHER, MAM’08, ant for colleges and churches. Wing at Eielson. The award CECIL H. GOLDEN, 81, adjunct business professor, Since that time, he has served recognizes a contribution of Spanish teacher at Wayland and wife Deb, have recently as an interim pastor, interim at least 250 hours of commu- from 1971-96, who died Oct. welcomed two granddaugh- minister of music and also nity service to the base and 29 in Plainview. He received ters. Brogan Bohn was born part-time chaplain at the the surrounding communities. degrees from Samford June 16, 2009, to Lee and Hartland Hills Retirement The Durbins are the first University, the University of Kaci Bohn of Amarillo and Center in Lexington. He also married couple to earn the Alabama and Southern Baptist Blakely Melcher was born teaches a Sunday school class award. Beth is an adjunct Seminary and served as a Aug. 6, 2009, to Russell and and has served on the board instructor at WBU as well. Southern Baptist missionary Elizabeth Melcher of and as treasurer for the past Earl retired after 22 years in to Honduras from 1957-65. Amarillo. Brogan weighed 6 seven years at the condo com- the Air Force and will earn He also taught Spanish at pounds, 12 ounces, and plex where they live. his BSOE from the campus Jacksonville State and the Blakely weighed 6 pounds, 14 “I just celebrated my 84th in December 2009 with plans University of Alabama. He ounces. Mike is Director of birthday and my 65th anniver- to continue in the master’s served as interim pastor of 30 Corporate Development and sary as an ordained Baptist program. The couple has two different churches. He is sur- Deb, formerly an assistant in minister and am still supplying children, Jonathan, a sixth vived by his wife, Claire; a the president’s office, now is at every opportunity,” Bill grader, and Dianna, a junior. son, PHILLIP, BA’78, pastor in marketing for the Santa Fe writes. “I consider my time at They are members of Moose of FBC Denver City; daugh- House assisted living facility Wayland, though brief, some Creek Baptist Church and ters LINDA RASOR, EX77, in Plainview. of the best of my ministry volunteer in Boy Scouts, the and son-in-law GEORGE, ([email protected]) and wish we lived close school booster club and BS’79, of Dimmitt; Debbie enough to visit the campus Dining In. Fort and her husband Ben of JOE SHUNKAMOLAH, once again.” (395 Redding Rd. ([email protected]) Happy, and Lisa Cox and her who has recently moved back #173, Lexington, KY 40517; husband Bobby of Abilene; to Oklahoma and is a candi- [email protected]) WILL FLEMONS, MEd’07, and 12 grandchildren. (Claire: date for the Osage Indian

30 footprints Comedy, gospel concert slated to raise Nation Congress, has been a history professor for the past eight years at the Wayland scholarship funds for WBU students campus in Albuquerque, N.M. The Association of Former Students and He lived in New Mexico with the Senior Ministry of First Baptist Church his wife and four boys for 27 of Plainview will sponsor a joint appearance years. He is the head commit- of Christian comedian Dennis Swanberg and teeman for the Hominy gospel recording artist Larry Ford at 7 p.m. District. Friday, Jan. 29, in Wayland’s Harral Auditorium. JANE STRAIN, an adjunct Ticket information will be announced instructor at the Sierra Vista soon via various media including Facebook FORD SWANBERG campus, received the 2009 and the Wayland Web site. Pacific Regional Trustee Proceeds will benefit the general Alumni Development. Leadership Award from the Wayland scholarship fund. Swanberg had his own television pro- Association of Community “We are thrilled to be able to present gram called “Swan’s Place” for several years, College Trustees, recognizing two incredibly talented men like Dennis and Ford is seen on Gaither Homecoming contributions of trustees to Swanberg and Larry Ford on the same videos. Both are in great demand throughout promote community colleges. program,” said Danny Andrews, director of the country for various programs. She has served on the Cochise College Governing Board for 11 years and is currently sec- 2008. Taylor is also the author her husband, Mel Gaston, schools. She was a member of retary. She serves as a non- of “Dust and Diamonds,” a from which to draw the sto- Morningside Southern Baptist lawyer member of the book of poetry, and “The ries. A family of farmers, Church and had lived in Yuma Arizona Appellate Court Lazarus File,” a suspense teachers and preachers, these since 1962. Survivors include Commission and is a certified novel. He also writes articles families led inspiring lives full a son, James, Jr., four grand- mediator with the Cochise on current issues and is a fre- of values and adventure. children and two great-grand- County Superior Court. Strain quent speaker at writers’ con- Bonnie taught elementary children. Husband Jim pre- is a certified facilitator of the ferences and other events. He school for 28 years and is a ceded her in death. Myers-Briggs Type and wife Mildred live near charter member of the Instrument. Houston. He has a Web site at Museum of the Llano Christian love and sympathy www.donntaylor.com and his Estacado. The book has more to the family and friends of Christian love and sympathy books are available at than 650 photographs from WILLIAM G. “Bill” to the family and friends of Amazon.com and www.chris- 1897 to the 21st Century. O’DELL, BS’49, who died David Tapp, who died Sept. tianbook.com. (donn@don- More information is available Oct. 11, 2009, at age 87 in 22, 2009, in Benton, Ky., at ntaylor.com) from www.bonniegaston.com. Kansas. A native of Castro the age of 77. Survivors (1119 Holliday, Plainview, TX County, Bill was a retired include three daughters, 79072) Baptist preacher, serving including DR. SHELLEY 1940s churches in Texas and Kansas. TAPP, associate professor of Christian love and sympathy He served in the U.S. Army management, two sons and to the family and friends of and U.S. Air Force Reserves numerous grandchildren. BONNIE FAYE JAMES MARGARET LEE (GAR- from 1943-49 and attended ([email protected]) GASTON, EX’49, mentions RETT) HEARD, EX’44, who Central Baptist Theological Wayland 27 times in her book died July 27, 2009, at age 81. Seminary and the University DONN TAYLOR, former “Dynasty on the Texas She also attended Texas Tech of Kansas. He served as English professor at Wayland, Plains.” It’s a compilation of and Grand Canyon University, director of associational mis- was in Plainview this fall for a short stories of life and cus- earning her bachelor’s degree sions for Kansas and book signing of his latest toms on the Plains of Texas. in history there. She later was Oklahoma from 1960 until his book, “Rhapsody in Red,” a Bonnie grew up in Littlefield an adjunct history instructor retirement in Enid in 1988. mystery released in September during the Depression, using at GCU and was a teacher at Survivors include his wife, her own family and that of many Yuma, Ariz., Christian WANDA, EX’47, a son, Billy

footprints 31 Poetry in motion Lewis makes career of farming, cowboy poetry

By Teresa Young

He may not spend hours in a tractor these days, but the life of a farmer and rancher is still a familiar memory to Raymond “Cotton” Lewis, a 1948 graduate of Wayland Baptist University. Thankfully, his memories and the creativity inspired by a career working the land are preserved for- ever in the poetry that Lewis has made a hobby for decades. Now, at age 83, Lewis admits he’s not as prolific with the pen as he used to be, namely due to health problems he attrib- utes to aging. But his sense of humor and smile are still sharp, and he said he still pulls out a pencil and paper to jot down a verse when the moment hits. A native of Anton, Lewis earned the moniker “Cotton” from a school bus driver wasn’t qualified in any way to do any of it.” “I always liked the old timers talking, who noted his white hair even as a child. He saw an advertisement for a night and my daddy was a good storyteller,” he The nickname stuck. class on cowboy poetry and music offered said of the art he still enjoys. “It’s a good Right out of high school, Lewis enlisted in Lubbock, and decided to check it out. conversation to have instead of bellyaching.” in the U.S. Navy, participating in the inva- After 8-10 sessions, he felt more comfort- He’s printed 1,200 to 1,500 of that first sions of Iwo Jima and Okinawa before his able with the art form and was already get- book, then published a second titled discharge in 1946. Lewis said he ended up ting some notice. Alvin Davis, organizer of “Cowboy Poetry” and then “Four-Letter at Wayland because he decided to pursue the Cowboy Symposium held annually in Words.” In all, Lewis has five books, and he college late in the process and it was one of Lubbock, was putting together his first such designed a series of notecards using his the only places still accepting enrollments. event and invited several members of the simple sketches and verses. He describes “It was small but a very good school, class to speak and read their work. his writing style as “pretty country.” His and I would have liked to stay the whole Lewis went that first year and has been books have sold primarily through word of time,” he said, noting that since Wayland invited back every year, participating for mouth, at events at which he has spoken, was still a junior college, the best he could many years before his health limited his and through mail order in a longtime ad in do was earn an associate’s degree. He was involvement. the Texas Electric Co-Op magazine. a member of the last class to graduate “(The symposium) has been the most “I did it for fun, and I might not have from the junior college, as Wayland moved rewarding thing for me,” Lewis said. “I’ve made a profit, but I didn’t lose anything,” he to senior college status that next year. met some very successful people there.” said. But Lewis had already transferred to While farming, Lewis said he carried a For years, Lewis was a sought-after Sam Houston State to study agriculture, small spiral notebook in his shirt pocket, speaker at a variety of events from Chamber then returned to Anton High School to pulling it from time to time to jot a line or of Commerce banquets to the GED com- teach vocational agriculture for four years. phrase that came to him while working. mencement ceremony at the Marshall He and wife, Gailya, whom he met while at After several years, his poetry writings were Formby Unit in 1998. A highlight was get- Wayland, moved to Olton and farmed and growing into quite a collection and he ting to share his work at the World Congress ranched on the same land for 38 years, began to consider publishing them. of Poets held in Plainview in June 2004. retiring in 1997. He opted for a cookbook company that Lewis was named Farmer of the Year in Though busy with his farming respon- provided templates he typed himself. That 1973 and received the Distinguished sibilities, Lewis had a hankering to follow-up first volume, printed in January 1989, was Leadership Alumni Award from Wayland in on a talent he discovered as a young man: titled “Summer Stories,” and he chuckled in 1984. In 2009, the Olton Chamber honored writing. He had won writing contests at explanation, “because some are true and him as Citizen Through the Years for his Wayland and in high school, but noted, “I some are stories.” longtime service the community. : See Web’prints online to read 32 footprints some of Lewis’ poetry. Wayne, daughter MARY the housekeeper in the stage term as president. Nationally, Based on existential principles LOICE EGGER, BS’71, and production of “Jane Eyre” she served on the NIAAA and the author’s quarter cen- daughters Debra Gentry and plus a part in the “Healing of Membership Committee for tury as a pastoral counselor, Helen Wilson; 14 grandchil- the Blind Beggar.” She also five years and served a four- the book, subtitled “Simple dren; and five great-grandchil- sang alto in the International year term on the NIAAA Guides to a Successful Life,” dren. (Wanda: 1313 S. High Choir under Dr. Shelby Board of Directors. She was is presented as a three-month Street, El Dorado, KS 67042; Collier. At lunchtime, the first female administrator series of daily meditations. Mary: 115 Holly Dr., Dorothy participated in the inducted into the National The book is available from Statesboro, GA 30458) ‘Wayland Wonder Band’ on High School Hall of Fame in Lulu Press and from the snare drums. She would 1992. She is a member of six Amazon.com. To see a com- love to hear from Wayland other halls of fame. (2825 S plete list of all Davis’s books, 1950s friends. Dorothy included in Cherry Way, Denver, CO search for “Rel Davis” on her note a copy of an original 80222) Amazon or go to work of art by Wayland stu- www.lulu.com/reldavis. Rel Christian love and sympathy dent MISAKO HIRABI FLORA E. FAVER DAVIS, was the long-time minister of to the family and friends of NAGASHIMA, BA’55, who is BA’51, is a retired teacher who the Unitarian Fellowship of JUNE WHITE PEMBER- deceased. (619 Todd Court, recently moved from her South Florida, in Hollywood, TON, EX’52, who died Oct. Burleson, TX 76028) home of 40 years in Buckeye, Fla. After retirement, he and 17, 2009, in Athens at age 76. Ariz., to a new development his wife, Edith Sloan, served She married BILL PEMBER- ALICE ‘COOKIE’ BAR- north of town. Her husband, two years in Bulgaria as Peace TON, BA’52, in Pampa. June RON, BS’57, will be among SIDNEY E. DAVIS, BA’50, Corps volunteers. They now dedicated her life to support- 12 high school athletic direc- was a music and education live in the Ouachita mountain ing her husband in his pas- tors inducted into the inaugu- director in various churches community of Mena, Ark. toral ministry and served in ral Hall of Fame Class of the from 1950-63 and taught ([email protected]) children’s ministries for more National Interscholastic school in Buckeye for 25 than 50 years in Texas, Athletic Administrators years. He died in May 2002. Christian love and sympathy Oklahoma and California. Association on Dec. 15 in She has three children and to the family and friends of Survivors include her hus- Dallas. An AAU All-American seven grandchildren. “The JAMES W. “BILL” ELLIS, band, a daughter, a brother, her senior year (the Queens Lord has placed me in a mar- BS’50, who died Aug. 20, sister and two granddaughters. won four AAU titles and 104 velous, Bible-teaching church 2009, in Dumas at age 82. A (6051 Sunrise Ct., Athens, TX straight games in her tenure) where there are ways for even Wayland trustee for nine 75752) and a member of the WBU an old lady to serve,” Flo years, he was a U.S. Navy vet- Athletic Hall of Honor, she writes. “I still hear from some eran. A co-founder of DOROTHY WEBB joined the Jefferson County of the Waylandites of my day. Growers Ag Service, he ALBRECHT, EX’55, is (Colo.) Schools in 1967. She I would appreciate contact retired in 1992 but served as a retired and lives in Burleson. was coordinator of athletics from anyone who remembers consultant until 2003. He She enjoys her four children, from 1972-90 and built the me.” (1300 S. Watson Rd., A- taught a fifth-grade boys nine grandchildren, two great- Jefferson County girls pro- 114, 186 Buckeye, AZ 85326; Sunday school class for 42 granddaughters and one great- gram from zero to 11 over 22 [email protected]) years and was a deacon at grandson. Dorothy retired years with a $1 million budget. FBC Dumas before moving from the Postal Service in From 1975-89, Jefferson ROBERT L. DAVIS, BA’58, to Amarillo. Surviving are his 1996, suffered a stroke and County girls programs won 31 who writes under the name wife, Dot; a daughter, two has had a series of brain and Class 3A and 4A state cham- Rel Davis, has written a self- sons, two brothers, a sister, scalp operations. She has a pionships. In addition, she help book, “An Existential and 18 grandchildren. page on the Internet and directed or co-directed 36 Operating Manual,” which teaches Bible interpreting CHSAA state tournaments starts with the premise that REV. EARL FORT, BS’51, from the original languages. during a 22-year period. She the reader already knows all recently received the Bronze She loves to work jigsaw puz- served 10 years on the execu- they need to know to live a Star for “heroic or meritori- zles online and listen to her tive board of the Colorado healthy and successful life; all ous achievement or service” pastor’s Bible lessons. While Athletic Directors they need are a few gentle 64 years late. Fort, 88, was at Wayland, Dorothy played Association, which included a nudges in the right direction. wounded in the nose and leg

footprints 33 while trying to locate a more than 50 years, leading Surviving are her husband, collectively funding mission German machine gun nest seven churches and many mis- William “Billy” Scott; her par- and ministry efforts. near Cologne on April 14, sion trips to home and foreign ents, MARVIN KNOX, McKinley is an emeritus mis- 1945. Though wounded, Fort locations. He served as presi- BA’56, and MARGARET sionary for the SBC, having was able to tell his lieutenant dent of the Home Mission MOORE KNOX, BA’56, of served for 34 years in the location of the fire and Board of the Southern Baptist Marlow, Okla., and two broth- Bangladesh through the the gunner, a 14-year-old boy, Convention and was on the ers. (P.O. Box 387, Marlow, International Mission Board, was captured. Fort, who pas- Sunday School Board as well. OK 73055) along with his wife and five tored churches in Texas In the last few years, he had children. He previously served before moving to Oregon to started a Web site called Dr. LEON McBETH, BA’54, as pastor of two Kentucky pastor, and his late wife Sandy AccessBibleChurchOnline.org was honored Oct. 30 with the churches and was KBC presi- adopted three sons. He start- and worked with churches to 2009 T.B. Maston Christian dent in 2000-01. Jim was a ed a Baptist church in serve and reach people with Ethics Award in Dallas. KBC consultant for the Cornelius, Ore. and retired in disabilities. Survivors include McBeth is a leading historian Cooperative Program from 1996. A nephew heard Fort’s his wife, BARBARA of the Baptist movement who 1992-95. With Jim (right) in military story earlier this year (BARNES) JONES, EX’57, taught at Southwestern the photo is wife Sharon and and worked to get the Bronze daughter JEANETTA Baptist Theological Seminary KBC director Bill Mackey. Star awarded to go with his JONES, EX’82, son Jeffrey for 43 years. In addition, he (2903 Weissenger Road, Purple Heart. It was presented and daughter Jerilyn as well as wrote a history of Texas Louisville, KY 40241) by Mayor Bill Bash whose four grandchildren. (Barbara: Baptists highlighting their father, a retired Lutheran min- 90-4871 Guerry Dr., Macon, strong bent for religious liber- TOM MILLER, EX’58, ister, helped Fort and his con- GA 31204; Jeanetta: 1190 ty. The award was presented owner and manager of gregation acquire their build- Parkland Run, Smyrna, GA at a dinner sponsored every Sunshine Land Management, ing. (373 S. Tarrybrook Ct., 30082) other year by the T. B. Maston an oil and gas property man- Cornelius, OR 97113) Foundation. Maston was a agement firm, continues to Christian love and sympathy pioneering Baptist ethicist and serve occasionally as a volun- Christian love and sympathy to the family and friends of longtime SWBTS faculty teer for the Bryan Police to the family and friends of Martha Lea Scott, who died member. Leon and wife Department, where he was Rev. TOMMY R. JONES, JR., April 26, 2009, in Wichita Thelma have three grown named Volunteer of the Year BA’57, who died in October Falls at age 50. She was a children. (6120 Saddlebrook as well as Citizen of the Year in Macon, Ga. Tommy was a teacher’s aide for Wichita Falls Dr. #7, Benbrook, TX 76116) for Region I of the State of Southern Baptist pastor for Regional School for the Deaf. Texas Citizen Police Academy in 1999. He moved to Bryan Can we help you from Houston in 1996 after volunteering at the Houston Lighten Your Mailbox? Police Department for a num- ber of years. He and wife If you are receiving Footprints by mail and Nancy have a daughter and u You don’t read it two grandsons. (2704 Camelot Drive, Bryan, TX 77802; u You prefer to read it online DR. JIM McKINLEY, BA’54, [email protected]) u You don’t know why you get it... received the Distinguished Cooperative Program Christian love and sympathy Leadership Award at the to the family and friends of please contact us to take your name off recent Kentucky Baptist BOBBY JACK “BOB” the mailing list. We now have the Convention for his support of SHIELDS, BS’57, who died magazine online and archive it there, so the CP and lifelong involve- Oct. 8, 2009, in Winters at the ment in missions. The age of 74. He played on three you can read at your leisure! Cooperative Program is Pioneer teams that advanced Email Danny at [email protected]. Southern Baptists’ method for to the national NAIA tourna-

34 footprints ment. He served in the U.S. who died August 9, 2009, at those grandchildren attend at Thunderbird Elementary Army as director of the age 69. He and wife SUE Wayland: Bart Staton and School in Plainview from American Youth Activities ANN (BUNDICK), BA’61, Shaney Staton Brewer, who 1968 until retiring in 1986. and coached in Germany for had been married 48 years. married Cody Brewer on Aug. She was very active in First two years. He coached at The couple is also survived by 8. I would love to hear from Baptist Church, the Covenant Floydada, Amarillo Palo Duro, two sons, Brett and John. A Wayland friends.” (3972 Ridge Hospital Auxiliary and the Rankin, Morton and Winters. memorial service was held in Road, Buford, GA, 30519; Hale County Historical Surviving are his wife, JoBeth; Austin on Aug. 29, and the [email protected]) Commission. Surviving are a son; a daughter; one broth- family asked that memorial her husband, Angus; one son, er, JAMES SHIELDS, BA’55, gifts go to Wayland or St. Christian love and sympathy three daughters, including and wife CORRINE COOK Matthew’s Episcopal Church, to the family and friends of HOPE ENGLISH of SHIELDS, BA’55, of Abilene; where they were members. JERRY GENTRY, EX’62, Plainview, Director of a sister; and three grandchil- who pastored Woodrow Development at Wayland; and dren, including CHRISTI JANE WHITE DOOLY, Baptist Church near Lubbock seven grandchildren. SHIELDS FLICK, EX’08, EX’67, is a retired legal secre- for 15 years. He died Aug. 1, Memorials may be directed to and husband JACOB FLICK, tary for the United Auto 2009, at age 68. After teaching the Angus and Vera Ott BA’08, of Plainview. (JoBeth: Workers and now lives in school in Slaton and Endowed Scholarship at 511 State St., Winters, TX Georgia. Her late first hus- Crosbyton for 22 years, he Wayland Baptist University. 79567) band, BILL ALEXANDER, served Highland Baptist (Hope: [email protected]) BA’67, pastored churches in Church in Denton and First Christian love and sympathy Texas, New Mexico, Missouri Baptist Church in Big Spring to the family and friends of and Michigan before his death before taking the Woodrow 1970s ROY YOUNG, BS’56, who in 1994. After retiring in 2004, church. Surviving are his wife, died Nov. 12, 2009, in Borger Jane moved to Mineral Wells Ella Mae; two daughters, at age 75. Roy was a member to care for her parents, L.E. ELISA GENTRY, BME’88, RICHARD DYE, BS’78, of the Wayland Athletic Hall WHITE, BA’49, and ZELMA of Crosbyton, and PAMELA reports that his daughter, of Honor, played on two WHITE, BS’50. They died GENTRY WELCH, BBA’89, Rachel, who has battled a Pioneer teams that advanced within four months of each of Milton, Fla.; two grandchil- brain tumor and other health to the NAIA national tourna- other in 2005 at the ages of dren and three brothers. issues for several years, gradu- ment and ranked No. 10 on 92 and 91, respectively. Her (Elisa: lisagentry@wind- ated with honors from Glen the all-time WBU scoring list sister, KAREN WHITE stream.net; Pamela: Rose High School last May with 1,507 points. He DONOHO, BA’75, is an [email protected]) and is majoring in Human coached and taught for many Accreditation Administration and Family Studies at Tarleton years throughout the state. Specialist at Cisco College and Christian love and sympathy State in Stephenville. Richard, Roy had attended Coach recent first-time grandmother. to the family and friends of who is head boys basketball Harley Redin’s 90th birthday Jane moved to Temple in VERA HOPE STORY OTT, coach at Glen Rose High party in Plainview in August. 2005 and met John Dooly, a BA’68, who died Oct. 17, School, writes: “Considering Surviving are his wife Gayle; widower from Georgia, on e- 2009, at the age of 82. She all Rachel has been through, four sons; two daughters; two Harmony. They married in taught first and second grade Sarah and I are truly blessed brothers; one sister; and 25 November 2007. John has five grandchildren. (707 Evergreen children and six grandchildren Do You have Wayland Street, Borger, TX 79007) in Georgia and Jane has three in your will? daughters and 14 grandchil- dren in Texas. “John and I are 1960s enjoying our late-in-life In order to have complete records for romance as we visit with fami- the new Cornerstone Society, please ly, travel in our motor home, notify the Office of Advancement of your Christian love and sympathy take a cruise every now and intentions to make an estate gift to to the family and friends of then and work in our church Wayland Baptist University. ROBERT BUNNER, BA’64, with a couples class. Two of Call (806) 291-3425 or email [email protected].

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Parents: Father Mother Extracurricular Interests: Music Athletics Art Theatre Cheerleading Yearbook Possible Major: Please mail to: Admissions Office n 1900 W. 7th CMB 712 n Plainview, TX 79072 Attention former staff members of engineer. Their children are Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Ridgecrest Baptist Assembly: Braden, 5, and Kate, 2. Son Saints, serving in various lead- Ben, 27, is Director of ership positions. He lived in Housing at Hardin-Simmons Plainview for many years and A reunion of staff is being organized for August 12- University, where he also moved to Lehi, Utah, in 1996. 14, 2010, with hopes of bringing back all who served attends Logsdon Seminary. Survivors include his wife, at the North Carolina retreat center. To make reser- His wife, Ashlee, is a teacher. two children and nine grand- vations, call (800) 588-7222. For more information, We enjoy our retirement jobs children. call Neil Nation at (615) 395-7664. and love spending time with our kids and grandkids. We DAVID NALL, EX’70, was by your kind thoughts and [email protected]) would love to hear from old awarded the 2009 Male prayers.” ([email protected]) friends.” (P.O. Box 8482, Songwriter of the Year at the RITA A. SMITH ISBELL, Waco, TX 76714; tjpjohn- Texas International Music ROBERT L. “BOBBY” EX’73, is a retired educational [email protected]) Association awards show in HENDRICKS, BA’76, has diagnostician who recently Irving in October and also been elected board member moved to her husband Bob’s ROBERT “BOB” MAGAL- sang one of the many songs and chair of the Commission hometown of Paducah. Her LANES, BA’77, is currently he has written in the last sev- on Advocacy of the son and his family are at working for the U.S. eral years, “The Cross on I- Association of Professional Dyess AFB in Abilene, where Department of Labor as a 40.” David’s songs continue to Chaplains headquartered in he is the crew chief on a B-1 Wage and Hour Investigator in rank high on national and Schaumburg, Ill. The associa- Bomber. Lubbock. He taught and international charts. He is a tion has about 4,000 members ([email protected]) coached in Plainview for 29 pharmacist in Justin, near Fort and is the chief certifying 1/2 years before retiring in Worth. body of the chaplaincy pro- TOM JOHNSON, BA’74, and 2005. He worked in manage- ([email protected]) fession. Hendricks is director PEGGY BATES JOHNSON, ment for UPS for 2 1/2 years. of chaplaincy services at San BA’73, of Waco, have retired His wife, Frances, an RN who Christian love and sympathy Antonio State-Supported from Texas public school edu- attended Texas Tech, works in to the family and friends of Living Center. Concurrently, cation after 31 years. They administration for Community MIKE SAMFORD SR., he serves as discipline head taught in Kress, Ropesville, Health Centers in Lubbock. BA’77, who died Sept. 8, for chaplaincy for the 11 Friona, Three Way, Whiteface, They have three sons: Robert 2009, in Lubbock at age 54. state-supported living centers Monahans and Alvord. Peggy Brian, 37, has two children He worked for the State of of Texas. He earned his mas- taught first and second grade and lives in Fate, Texas; Daniel Texas for 25 years. Surviving ter’s degree from and high school English for a Lee, 34, has three children and are his children, Michael and Southwestern Baptist good portion of those years, lives in Plainview, and Brian Jessica; four grandchildren; Theological Seminary. He has and Tom coached and taught Lee, 22, is senior at Texas and four brothers. served in various APC leader- for several years, then became Tech. (5009 Itasca, Lubbock, ship positions since his board a principal in 1983 and later TX 79416: robert.magal- certification in 1995. As chair, was an assistant superinten- [email protected]) he will address the social jus- dent. “Peggy works in service 1980s tice, long-term care, religious and tech support for CEI Christian love and sympathy and public policy interests of (Creative Education Institute), to the family and friends of MARK S. CLARK, BS’87, is the association. Commission and I work as a consultant JAMES MEASLES, BS’73, serving as a lieutenant colonel members network with state and in sales. The company who died Sept. 1, 2009, of in the U.S. Air Force and advocacy chairs as well as specializes in software to cancer at age 77. A native of recently started a new assign- external local, national and assist struggling students in Olton, James served in the ment as commander of the international groups with sim- reading, math and science,” U.S. Navy after high school in ROTC detachment and as ilar interests to APC. He and Tom writes. Daughter Andria, the Korean War. He married professor of Aerospace his wife, Becky, have two chil- 32, is a physical therapist and SHARI WATTS, EX’75, in Studies at the University of dren. (243 Patricia, San lives in Fort Worth with her 1956. He was a Mason and a Arkansas-Fayetteville. He and Antonio, TX 78216; bobby- husband Cary, an electrical member of the Church of his wife, Teresa, a homemak-

footprints 37 er, have three children: TX 75110) Coaches Association for two dren of JASON SMITH, Rachel, Josh and Adam. years after a two-year stint as BA’06, and wife AMBER (11124 Bear Drive, FREDERICK FORD, BS’82, vice president. He and wife (WATSON), BS’07, who live Farmington, AR 72730; is back in Texas after teaching MARIA (HALEY), BS’85, a in Plainview. Cassidy and [email protected]) three years at Elizabeth City nurse who was NAIA national Jeremiah are the children of State University in North champion javelin thrower at Jeffrey and Cheryl Smith of JOSEPH R. DAVIS, Carolina. “I have taken a pro- WBU, have two daughters: Lubbock. (Mike and Naomi: BSOE’86, is new Minister of fessorship at Wiley College in Sarah and Laura. (3928 5721 69th, Lubbock, TX Singles and Counseling at Marshall. It is a United Ruston Way, Bellingham, WA 79424) (Jason and Amber: 801 East Memorial Baptist Church Methodist college, but it is the 98226; Quincy, Plainview, TX 79072; in Prattville, Ala. He had been closest I could get to my [email protected]) [email protected]) (Chris: executive director of The Baptist roots,” writes Fred, 7045 Coconut Cove, Dover, Center for Biblical Counseling who just finished his PhD in The Royal Priesthood praise DE 19901) and Discipleship, Inc., in juvenile justice. (P.O. Box team at Happy Union Baptist Paris, Tenn. (1320 Old Ridge 1632, Marshall, TX 75671- Church in Plainview, pastored SHARON LANKFORD Road, Prattville, AL 36066; 1632; [email protected]) by RICHARD MILLER, WRIGHT, MEd’89, whose [email protected]) BS’87 – an adult probation education career spans 35 CAROL O. ARRINGTON officer and member of the years, recently was named first Christian love and sympathy GRIFFIN, BSOE’81, received Pioneer basketball team that vice president to the family and friends of a master’s degree in advanced to the NAIA finals for the Texas DR. DAVID EDWARDS, Organizational Management in 1985 – recently recorded its Elementary BA’80, who died in a two- in 2004 from the University of second gospel album, Principals and vehicle collision near Waco on Phoenix and a Doctorate in Priesthood Praise. CDs may Supervisors Oct. 9, 2009, at age 51. David, Human Resource be purchased by contacting Association. who received his PhD from Management from Madison Sheron Collins at (806) 774- Sharon has Southwestern Seminary, had University in 2008. (4838 11th 0401. (Richard.miller@myc- served as a district officer been pastor of First Baptist Ave., Circle E, Bradenton, FL scd.com) since 2002 and participates in Church in Corsicana for 3 ½ 34208-5884) the TEPSA CLASS Fellows years. He pastored Main Program. TEPSA has about Street Baptist Church in PEE WEE HALSELL, BS’81, 5,800 members and these Georgetown for 12 years MEd’85, former assistant administrators supervise more before moving to Corsicana track coach at Wayland, is in than 150,000 teachers who and had been involved in sev- his 23rd year as head indoor direct the activities of more eral mission trips overseas. and outdoor track and field than 2.4 million Pre-K David was a talented writer and cross country coach at through eighth grade school and scholar and his works Western Washington children in Texas. Sharon and were published in the Biblical University. He has received MIKE SMITH, BA’81, and her husband, Walter, BA’75, Illustrator, newspapers, and the league Coach of the Year wife NAOMI (GOODWIN), choral director at Plainview online. Surviving are his wife, honor 16 times, region honors BS’82, welcomed another High for 30 years, have a son LYNDY DAWSON three times and area honors grandchild to their family and two grandchildren. (2411 EDWARDS, BA’82; two once. Under his guidance, 63 recently. They are pictured W. 12th; sharon.wright@plain- daughters; a son; his mother athletes have earned All- above with all their little ones, view.k12.tx.us; walter.wright@ and two brothers. David and America honors in track and including (clockwise from plainview.k12.tx.us) Lyndy, who attended a gather- 20 in cross country. His teams left), T.J. Smith, Cassidy ing of Wayland alums in have had 10 Top 10 national Smith, Camden Smith, son of Grapevine last June, had meet finishes in cross country CHRISTOPHER SMITH, 1990s planned to go to China to and two in track. A native of EX’08, and wife Sarah, who begin the process of adopting Brownfield, Pee Wee also live in Delaware; Jeremiah two children. (3701 NW served as president of Smith, and Courtney Smith. SARAH HEWETT BATTLE, County Rd #0004, Corsicana, Division II U.S. Track T.J. and Courtney are the chil- BA’90, keeps the books for

38 footprints New savings program benefits WBU alumni, friends

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Battle Landscape, owned by Hewetts: 614 W. Oak St., own business, Time of My a graduate of the Anchorage her husband, Jeff, in Celina, Celina, TX 75009) Life Productions (www.time- campus, who died June 10, north of Dallas, and also does ofmylifeproductions.com) in 2009, in Huntsville, Ala., at some part-time administrative Christian love and sympathy Houston after 13 years as a the age of 65. He was an assistant work from home. to JEANNE (JAMES) television sports engineer for Adesta, a security Sarah writes: “We have three BROWN, BS’90, and husband anchor/reporter and photog- systems provider for the mili- children, the oldest of which Johnny Mac at the death of rapher. C.L. writes: “It special- tary. Surviving are his wife, was born severely handi- their daughter, Alexandria izes in using news techniques Cathie; four children and capped and went home to be “Alex” on Nov. 10, 2009, at telling two people’s love story three grandchildren. (116 with his Heavenly Father just age 17, in an automobile acci- as they get married – kind of Kelly Spring Road, Harvest, before turning four years old dent in Lubbock. Alex was a in the fashion of ‘Biography’ AL 35749) in March 2000. Grace was senior at Seagraves High or ‘E! True Hollywood Story’ born on Christmas Eve of School. (Browns: PO Box 55, and is very interview-driven. I E. ELLIS GOINS, BSOE’96, 2000, and Bethany was born Wellman, TX 79378.) also do ‘legacy preservation a graduate of the Hawaii cam- on our son’s birthday – June and tributes’ for funerals as pus, recently received his mas- 17, 2007 – 11 years after our well as all sorts of photogra- ter’s degree in physical therapy son, Caleb, was born. We are phy.” He married Sandra from the University of Texas very active in our church. I Lopez on Oct. 20, 2007. She Health Sciences Center. (6814 have really enjoyed reconnect- is the owner/operator of a Crested Quail, San Antonio, ing with WBU friends on house cleaning service and TX 78250; Facebook.” Her parents, assists C.L. in his business. [email protected]) RAYFORD and NORMA (10940 Meadowglen Lane PERSONS HEWETT, are #357, Houston, TX 77042) LISSA GOEBEL, BA’92, was Wayland exes and also live in married on Sept. 5, 2009, to Celina. (Sarah: 605 W Cedar Christian love and sympathy Theophile Guimbelleaux at St., Celina, TX 75009; onein- CHRISTOPHER “C.L.” to the family and friends of Broadview Baptist Church in [email protected]; COBB, EX’92, has opened his ROBERT FITCH, BSOE’94, Lubbock. Lissa is an assistant

footprints 39 advisor in the College of ence, and Bekah is a home- Cumberland University. ([email protected]) Education and Texas Tech. maker. (723 Montana, Borger, Christian love and sympathy LARRY BEAM, MEd’06, is Theophile, who goes by the TX 79007; bekahbekah- to the family and friends of new principal at Butterfield nickname “Hatter,” owns Mad [email protected]) SAM WILLIS, EX’93, who Elementary in Sanger, near Hatter’s House of Games. died July 24, 2009, in Fort Houston, after serving as ([email protected]) KEVIN NOACK, BS’91, is Worth. Surviving are his wife, Clear Creek Intermediate serving as superintendent of Sandra; two sons; a grand- School Assistant Principal. DAVID GUTIERREZ, schools in Palmer, located 30 daughter; two brothers and For 14 years, Beam was a BSOE’92, a graduate of the miles south of Dallas on I- four sisters. head basketball and assistant Lubbock campus, was 45. His wife, SUSAN BAR- football coach in various appointed in September to the NETT NOACK, BS’84, school districts around the Texas Board of Pardon and teaches high school chem- 2000s state. (36 Heron Drive, Paroles. Gutierrez had worked istry. They have three chil- Sanger, TX 76266-5767) for the Lubbock County dren. Shannon is married and Sheriff ’s Office for 32 years, works at Texas Tech; Laurissa Christian love and sympathy to Christian love and sympathy the last 11 as sheriff. During is working on her master’s in the family and friends of Sgt. to the family and friends of his tenure as chief, Gutierrez marine biology at Texas VICTOR ANTHONY MARK EUGENE COG- led a major clean-up effort in A&M; and son Kelby works ALMARAZ, EX’09, who died GIN, BSOE’02, a graduate of the department, creating an in Austin. They also have one Aug. 22, 2009, at age 52 in a the San Antonio campus, internal affairs division and grandchild. (Box 95, Palmer, motorcycle accident near his who died on Aug. 19, 2009, eliminating some administra- TX 75152; home in the Bear Springs at age 48. A native of tive positions to remove some [email protected]) Ranch subdivision near Salisbury, S.C., Mark served of the problems facing the Medina Lake. Victor had cele- in the U.S. Air Force from county, including failed jail VICTORIA “VIKKE” brated his 30-year anniversary March 1983 to March 2003, inspections and unlawful SANCHEZ SHERRARD, with the San Antonio Police when he retired with 20 years actions by staff. He also began BA’93, owns Sylvan Learning Department on Aug. 21, the of service and the rank of planning for a new jail, which Centers in Phoenix, Glendale same day he attended his first Master Sergeant. He was sta- is set to open in the spring. and Anthem, Ariz. She and class at the city’s Wayland cam- tioned at various bases during her husband, Rodney, an pus. He had three children. his career. Survivors include architect and Texas Tech his wife, Deana, sons Joshua alum, welcomed Lola Rae LESLEE HOLLOWAY and Jeremy, his mother, Sherrard on July 4, 2009. BARNES, BA’03, was named Nancy Coggin, a sister, (6324 E. Sandra Terrace, 2009 Secondary Teacher of Lynne Walters, and a brother, Scottsdale, AZ 85254; the Year for the Crowley ISD Gary Coggin. He was buried [email protected]; Blogs: as well as campus Teacher of at Arlington National http://toris817.blogspot.com the Year. She also was a Cemetery. /; Facebook: Region 11 Teacher of the http://www.facebook.com/T Year nominee. She received a Sgt. First Class DARIUS oriS817) mini laptop computer, attend- DOWDY, BSOE’03, who ed a Dallas Stars hockey game graduated from the San REBEKAH GRAY KING, TOMMY WIDENER, and was included in the Antonio campus, has retired BA’98, husband JOHN C. BSOE’98, a graduate of the Teacher of the Year from the U.S. Army after 20 “J.C.” KING, BS’99, live in San Antonio campus, was Appreciation Night at the years of service. A graduate Borger with their children, recently promoted to the rank Rangers Ballpark, where she of Brainerd High School in John, 7; Reid, 4; and Sadie, 1; of lieutenant in the Metro got to be on the field for the Tennessee, he entered the and Samuel Journey King, Nashville Police Department. opening pitch and got to Army in 1989 and trained as a born Sept. 29 and weighing 7 A nine-year police veteran, shake the hand of legendary medical lab specialist. He pounds. They lived in Widener will be leading the pitcher and Rangers President served in the Fifth General Plainview for 14 years and South Precinct’s overnight Nolan Ryan. Leslee teaches Hospital in Stuttgart, taught at Lockney High shift in his new assignment. many professional develop- Germany, then moved to School for 10. J.C. teaches sci- He has a master’s degree from ment sessions for teachers. Darnall Army Medical Center

40 footprints Stay connected to WBU with in Fort Hood, Texas. He also events in the community. He alumni directory, Facebook served in Seoul, Korea, before was also named to Alaska’s becoming the Top 40 Under 40 by the city’s An updated directory with our ‘Wayland family’ Noncommissioned Officer in chamber of commerce. Fifer and an ongoing Facebook members. Charge at Denver Military has been involved in many site are helping alums and “Harris also will be seek- Entrance Processing Station volunteer efforts, including friends stay in touch with ing photos for the directory in 1998. In 2007, he was serving on Cook Inlet Tribal Wayland. so we encourage everyone to assigned to the William Council’s Board. He and wife The Association of be thinking of a favorite pic- Beaumont Army Medical Kim have three children. All Former Students is working ture to submit. Harris will Center in Fort Bliss, Texas, are involved in activities cele- closely with Harris Direct to publish as many photos as where he completed his serv- brating their Alaska Native produce a new alumni direc- possible,” Andrews said. ice. He and wife Natalie have heritage. (3077 Bay Loop, tory in 2010. Directories will be avail- two sons. (3222 Aspen Tree Anchorage, AK 99515) “Harris will soon be con- able for purchase from Court #B, Laurel, MD 20724) tacting graduates and former Harris. PAUL HAMILTON, BA’05, students seeking information Wayland’s alumni page MAM’07, was married to for the directory and we sin- on Facebook has almost 500 Amanda Leigh Cutbirth on cerely urge everyone to be members now and we urge July 25, 2009, in Abilene. Both as thorough as possible in all graduates and exes to Paul and Amanda recently providing all information sign up so we can keep you earned their master’s degrees requested – especially posted on important events. from Logsdon Seminary at addresses and e-mails,” said We encourage everyone Hardin-Simmons University. Danny Andrews, director of to regularly check our web- WBU alums among the wed- Alumni Development. site – www.wbu.edu, Past ding party were best man “We only do this every Students – for updates as ERIC KAISER, BBA’07, and five years, so the directory is well as the general site for all groomsmen TYLER KRAFT, an invaluable tool for Alumni types of information about JENNY AHRHART EISEN- BS’03, and TRAE SWEATT, Services to stay in contact Wayland. HAUER, BA’01, is a photog- BA’09. rapher and has a studio at her charismatic person,” Brown home. Her husband, Chris, is JARED HARDY, BM’03, said. “Kids relate to him very a chiropractor in Austin. They assistant choral director at well.” Hardy adds: “What they have two sons, James, 5, and Frenship High School in learn through choir is confi- Ivan, 15 months. (12218 Old Wolfforth, west of Lubbock, dence. They learn it is com- Stage Trail, Austin, TX 78750; and choral director of the pletely cool and fun to be in [email protected]) combined boys choir of choir.” In his four years as a Frenship Middle School and middle school choral director, DOUGLAS FIFER, Terra Vista Middle School, Hardy’s choirs have won four BSOE’04, a graduate of the recently was featured in the sweepstakes. With the work of Anchorage campus, was Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. his wife, the former CARLA recently named to the He is devoted to recruiting RENEE DOUGLAS, BA’02, National Center for American young men to become and Miss Wayland 2000, who Indian Enterprise involved in choir. He started is head vocal coach at Development’s Native with seven middle schoolers Frenship High School, the American 40 Under 40. Fifer four years ago and now has school has had 17 All-State is a police officer in 122 students in the two Choir members, up from five Anchorage since 1996 and has schools. He and his high the school had before they been the union representative school teacher, Carl Brown, began working. (6315 35th for 10 years. He and his fami- have increased the number of Street, Lubbock, TX 79407; professor of music and direc- ly have owned a WineStyles Frenship choir students in [email protected]) tor of choral activities, and franchise for two years and grades 6-12 from 228 to 635 wife SARAH GREEN- organize many charity benefit in five years. “He’s a very DR. SCOTT HERRINGTON, WOOD HERRINGTON,

footprints 41 BM’00, welcomed John Mac BSIS’04, live in Surprise, cation at Southwestern. survivors include two children Herrington on Aug. 18, 2009. Arizona. The couple has two Chrissy works for an insur- and eight grandchildren. He weighed 9 pounds, 2 children, Ryann and Travis. ance company. The couple CALLIE WHEELER, BA’07, ounces. He has a big brother, Josh played baseball for have a son, Luke, 4. (4120 married DANIEL BARGE, Jackson, 2. Sarah is an adjunct Wayland before graduating William Fleming Ct., Apt. D, BA’09, on August 8, 2009, in instructor of music, accompa- and taking the position of Ft. Worth, TX 76115) McKinney, Texas. The couple nist and director of Wayland assistant coach under Head is living in Florida. (2363 Singing Women. Coach Brad Bass, noting that Christian love and sympathy Nautical Way, Apt. 205, ([email protected]) he was saved during his time to the family and friends of Winter Park, FL 32792) at Wayland. Melissa was ASHLEAH RICHARDS, involved in many campus EX’07, who died in an auto- activities and was a Mary Kay mobile accident on Oct. 11 consultant while in Plainview. near Hale Center at age 21. (14514 W. Wendover Dr., Richards, who played for one Surprise, AZ 85374; josh.mil- season for the Pioneer [email protected]) Volleyball team, had many friends on campus and GRANT JASPER, BA’08, is Navy Lt. Cmdr. WILLIAM A. stayed involved in many cam- engaged to be married to Kori PALMER, MA’05, recently pus activities. She was a Mahoney on May 8, 2010. He was promoted to his current member of New Life Church is program director for rank while serving with Strike in Plainview. Ashleah was YMCA Camp Crosley, located Fighter Wing Atlantic Fleet, raised in Portales, N.M., and near Lake Tippecanoe in Virginia Beach, Va. graduated from Portales BECCA WHITTLE WIL- Indiana. Grant was a regular High School in 2006. HITE, BA’00, and her hus- on the WBU Theatre stage Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Survivors include her par- band James welcomed Robert while a student. (5600 ADRIAN PENA, BSOE’06, ents, Mark and Lorraine Chord Wilhite on July 10. Creekway Drive, Argyle, TX was selected as the Senior Richards, who moved to Becca, a former Flying 76226; [email protected]) Sailor of the Quarter for the Plainview a few years ago; a Queen, is taking some time first quarter 2009 and received brother, Dakota Richards; a off from teaching and coach- MEREDITH SAMUEL a Letter of Commendation sister and brother-in-law, ing at Estacado Junior High in ‘BUDDY’ MERRICK, while serving as a cryogenic Kasandra and Micah Howard Plainview. James is a painter BSOE’86, a graduate of the technician assigned to Medical of Plainview, and a niece, for Harris Homes and Hawaii campus, received the Treatment Facility, USNS Demrie Jo Howard. A Interiors. Doctor of Divinity degree Mercy (T-AH 19), San Diego, memorial service was held in ([email protected]) from Masters International Calif. Plainview and her funeral School of Divinity in was held in Portales. REGGIE WINTERS, Evansville, Ind., on Aug. 1. CHANCE PERKINS, BSOE’01, a graduate of the He also received the BSOE’06, and wife Chrissy Christian love and sympathy San Antonio campus, was Outstanding Graduate Award. have moved to Fort Worth, to the family and friends of named city manager of (141 Highland Terrace Circle, where he is attending MONTE BRUCE SMITH, Aransas Pass, Texas, starting Dennison, TX 75020-2677) Southwestern Baptist BSOE’05, a graduate of the the new position in October. Theological Seminary. Chance Anchorage campus, who died Winters had served as city Navy Seaman SEAN W. had served as youth minister July 23, 2009, at age 62. manager in Kenedy since April McVEY, BA’06, recently com- at College Heights Baptist Raised in Washington, Monte 2007, and previously he was pleted U.S. Navy basic training Church for three years under served in the U.S. Navy for an administrator in LaCoste at Recruit Training Command, Rev. DON ROBERTSON, four years, then attended for five years. He spent 20 Great Lakes, Ill. BA’68, and was working on Northwest Nazarene College, years as an environmental and the master’s degree at WBU. where he met his wife safety coordinator in San JOSH MILNER, BS’04, and The Perkinses moved in the Annette. They lived in Alaska Antonio before the career wife MELISSA (O’BRIEN), summer to continue his edu- all their married years. Other change to city management.

42 footprints Meeting community needs Lubbock church runs medical clinic, food and clothing pantry

By Crystal Donahue, BGCT News Our desire is to meet LUBBOCK – Lubbock Impact seeks to people’s physical needs heal the sick, cloth the naked and feed “ the hungry. in the inner-city world so Recently, it took another significant that they have to ask why step to that end, opening a medical clin- ic Aug. 5. we do this, and we can “Our desire is to meet people’s point to Jesus. As physical needs in the inner-city world so that they have to ask why we do this, Christians, we are sup- and we can point to Jesus,” said Dan posed to be ready to Reynolds, pastor of Family Church and account for what we director of Lubbock Impact. “As

Christians, we are supposed to be ready Family Church of Lubbock pastor Dan believe. This is what we to account for what we believe. This is Reynolds, right, a Wayland ex, instructs volun- are doing.” what we’re doing.” teers who will be working in the medical clinic The community clinic held a dry- opened recently to care for the needy in their Dan Reynolds, EX’07 Lubbock community. The church also serves run July 29 to work out kinks in the sys- Pastor of Family Church meals regularly, hands out food and clothing tem and train volunteers and medical and other ministries to reach the city with the staff on procedures. The organization’s hands and love of Christ. Kelly Bennett, who leads the clin- future goal is to be open five days a ic, believes the ministry will benefit week and provide a wide-range of serv- they were by meeting their physical the community and will affect volun- ices. needs first, and then revealed who he teers. But until it accumulates enough was.” “You can make medicine nothing funds and resources, the clinic will per- Reynolds said his desire is to more than the mechanisms of the body, form acute medical procedures equip and train the community to or you can make it a spiritual mission,” Wednesdays at the same time the soup emulate Jesus’ ministry on earth. The she said. “It’s easy to be competent in a kitchen serves its weekly dinner. clinic is just part of this overall per- field, but it’s challenging to be coura- “There will be a sign-up sheet and spective. geous and caring with your talents and people will write their names and needs The clinic will be run completely by skills.” on the list,” Reynolds said. “We will then a volunteer staff, including three John Silva, BGCT church starter who help as many people as we can.” licensed physicians. Depending on the helped facilitate the launch of Family Lubbock Impact already feeds more health needs, Reynolds hopes each Church and the Lubbock Impact min- than 250 people each week at Family physician will help four people per hour. istry said the organization, located on Church and gives them a bag of gro- Many Texas Tech medical students and 34th street and Boston, has been a ceries when they leave. Additionally, the other professionals will perform services, huge help in the community. ministry donates resources to the home- and other volunteers will help with the “This place really is Lubbock’s mira- less and runs a free clothing closet. check-in process. cle on 34th Street.” Through these ministries, volunteers The clinic also is partnered with Dan Reynolds attended Wayland have the opportunity to engage the Lubbock Ambulance so patients faced previously and his wife, Barbie, is a sen- community and share God’s love. with emergency situations will receive ior music major at WBU. She is the sis- “Christ did not walk for 30 years on free transportation to a hospital or clin- ter of Debbie Flournoy-Buford, director this earth pounding theologies,” ic that can provide necessary proce- of vocal music education at Wayland Reynolds said. “He met people where dures. and an ex of WBU herself.

footprints 43 New Miss Wayland hopes to make dramatic impact

By Teresa Young vivid, and she realized being Miss Broadway show “Two on the Aisle,” and Wayland might open even more doors to she enlisted the help of her boyfriend Lesley Gatlin had to be absent the seeing that dream come true. Thomas Hoffman, a 2009 theatre gradu- night contestants for the Miss Wayland “I started thinking about the ate of Wayland and veteran of the WBU pageant drew numbers responsibilities (of Miss Wayland), and I stage himself, as a “prop.” for their spot in the thought about all the things I want to do Gatlin said she felt pretty confident lineup. She drew No. in life – theatre and missions and how I through the entire process, and after 13, the last spot in the want to combine them – and I thought hearing the final question posed to the pageant and, for many, about how I could incorporate the title finalists – what one experience at Wayland an unlucky number. into this,” she said. “Once I started will stay with you for the rest of your life – Not for Gatlin, as thinking about all that, I really wanted to she felt better about her chances. she was named Miss Wayland 2010 at (win it).” “I’m excited to get to perform more, the 39th annual pageant. Gatlin said she was approached by because that’s my favorite thing to do,” Gatlin is probably most excited about her theatre fraternity, Alpha Psi Omega, she said. “Not only do I want to repre- the public platform the title gives her to to represent them if she had interest in sent Wayland for the alumni and the share her passion for theatre, which is the pageant. She decided to enter the donors that benefit us financially, I also her major, and using it for ministry and competition because she knew several want to inspire a whole generation of mentoring. She said in the weeks leading of the other contestants and thought it perhaps future Wayland students. I also up to the pageant, her ideas for building would be more fun. want to encourage others to express up community theatre and working with Her talent entry was a song called themselves and not to be afraid to pur- children and churches became more “If You Hadn’t, But You Did” from the sue that kind of life.”

44 footprints WBU supporter reprints 1939 Let Us Hear From You! book on two Baptist pioneers Campus attended ______Sid Alford, a Petersburg explained. That included Name ______Maiden Name______cattleman and Wayland sup- being able to view Reed’s Class ______Degree or EX ______porter, has compiled a well- handwritten will that is still Address ______illustrated book on two of on file at the old jail that ______his ancestors who were has now been converted Phone (home) ______(business)______early-day Texas into a museum. E-mail ______Baptist preachers. Alford writes Occupation and title______“Remembering that the elder Business name and address ______Two Baptist Reed was born in Other schools attended and degrees earned ______Pioneer South Carolina ______Preachers in one month before Spouse ______Wayland alum? ______Texas” chronicles the signing of the Spouse’s occupation ______the lives of his U.S. Declaration of Children (birthdates) ______great-great-great- Independence and News for Footprints______great-grandfather ministered in ______Issac Reed and western Tennessee ______his grandson, also named for 25 years before moving to ______Issac Reed. Texas. He was a licensed ______While doing research at Baptist preacher from 1808 ______the B.H. Carroll Library at until he died in 1848. He is ______Baylor University in 1992, buried beside his wife and a ______Alford found a small 1939 son, named Issac Jr., who was ______book by Della Tyler Key shot and killed in an Indian ______about two early Texas attack in 1838. ______Baptist preachers named The younger Reed, who ______Issac Reed. began preaching in 1860 ______Turns out, Ms. Key was and was ordained in 1861, ______Alford’s cousin. He updates mostly pastored in Hico and ______her material with numerous Dublin. He was active in ______color photographs of monu- starting churches, organiz- ______ments and churches related ing associations and encour- ______to the two ministers. Among aging mission and Sunday ______those are scenes of North school endeavors. ______Baptist Church near Affectionately known as ______Nacogdoches, which the “The Old Irishman,” the ______elder Reed organized in younger Reed normally car- Please complete and return to: 1838, and Bethel Baptist ried a six-gun for protection Alumni Services, 1900 W. 7th, CMB 437 Church in Clayton, which he and road horseback to his Plainview, TX 79072 organized in 1843. various preaching appoint- “While I was doing ments. Often during church E-mail to: [email protected] or [email protected] research I visited the family his gun and Bible would be cemetery plot in the Old laid side-by-side. He died in Photographs may appear in magazine, depending on Bethel Church Cemetery, 1908 and is buried in the photo quality and/or available space. Photos are not returned. which is beside a building Old Dublin Cemetery. If sending digital photo files, please send at least 300 dpi reso- now being used by a black The book is priced at lution at regular size. Smaller sizes may not reproduce well. congregation. After they $15 and is available at Every effort is made to include your information in Class found out that I was a Hastings in both Plainview Notes in a timely manner. If your name does not appear in descendant of Issac Reed, and Lubbock as well directly the listing, it is due to printing deadlines. they opened up and helped from Alford at P.O. Box 772, The editor reserves the right to edit all information me with my research,” he Petersburg, TX 79250. submitted. footprints 45 Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID 1900 West Seventh Street, CMB 437 Craftsman Plainview, Texas 79072-6998 Printers, Inc. Address Service Requested

My first Wayland tee Lauren Davis, a senior from Red Oak who is a President’s Ambassador and the Student Body President, helps a kindergartener at San Jacinto Elementary in Amarillo into her new Wayland t-shirt during a classwide presentation recently. The school is a “No Excuses University” elementary, focusing children as young as kindergarten on aiming for college as an educational goal. Doug Curry, MEd’98, serves as principal of the school, and kindergarten teacher Lindsey King Kraft, BSIS’05, adopted Wayland as her classroom motif. Ambassadors delivered shirts for the class as well as pennants and on the scene posters to decorate their walls.

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